Ophthalmic Genetics

Aims & Scope

Ophthalmic Genetics accepts original papers, review articles and short communications on the clinical and molecular genetic aspects of ocular diseases.

The journal invites several types of contributions divided into sections: Editorial - By invitation.

To be written by the Editor-in-Chief or any other member of the editorial board.

Preferably deals with articles in the same issue, but may deal with unrelated subjects of importance to the readership.

Reviews and perspectives - Invited and uninvited reviews in ophthalmic genetics or related topics.

May include synopsis of current literature on a specific topic.

Research reports - Original research material on the clinical and molecular genetic aspects of the ocular disorders.

Expedited articles - Reserved for molecular genetic studies needing prompt publication to set record of discovery.

Short communications/Case reports - Articles dealing with single cases.

No limitations on size of manuscripts.

Mutation Reports - Andreas Gal, Hamburg Germany Current Literature - Abstracts of articles from current literature, carefully selected and prepared by the section editor Dr.

Robert Koenekoop Letters to the Editor - Correspondence submitted to the editors by the readers and pertaining to published articles.

Includes replies of authors.

Book Review

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.487

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	47

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11847

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	411

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Inherited retinal diseases are the most common cause of blindness in the working-age population in Australia

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Rachael C., Syed Aqif, Ian L., William H., David A., Fred K.

• The Retinal Ciliopathies

  Citation: 155

  Authors: N. A., Ahmed, Hassanain S.

• A review of the ocular manifestations

  Citation: 154

  Authors: D. J., Judy

• Classification and Management of Seeds in RetinoblastomaEllsworth Lecture Ghent August 24th 2013

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Francis L.

• RPE65: Role in the Visual Cycle, Human Retinal Disease, and Gene Therapy

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Xue, Shannon M., Muna I.

• Second primary tumors in patients with retinoblastoma a review of the literature

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Annette C., Saskia M., Lex M., Karel E.W.P.

• Choroideremia: A review of general findings and pathogenesis

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Razek Georges, Elias I.

• Ocular findings in 55 patients with Down's syndrome

  Citation: 103

  Authors: A. Tülin, A. Osman, M. Derya, Murat, Mehmet

• Achromatopsia: clinical features, molecular genetics, animal models and therapeutic options

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Nashila, Jonathan, Michalis, James, Michel

• Evidence for a Novel X-Linked Modifier Locus for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Suma P., John H., Valerio, Maria L., Terri M., Stephen P., Solange R., Adriana, Rubens, Terri A., Val C., Alfredo A., Edwin M.

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