Journal profile

Journal of refractive surgery

Publisher: SLACK Inc
ISSN1081-597X | 0883-0444 | 1938-2391 FormatPrint StatusCurrently indexed

Journal Citation Impact

Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.

Impact Factor
3.40
Citation rate 2.72 732 total citations
h5-index 31 h5 depth signal
Cited share 69.0% 187 of 271
Total citations 732 Citation footprint
Metric signal 2.75 External metric anchor
Self-citation 14.9% 109 self-citations

Citations Trend

Monthly Publications Cadence

Citing Geographic Demographics

China 102
United States 99
Spain 63
Germany 50
India 36

Citing Fields of Research

Ophthalmology 1,368
Medical Physics 21
Cosmetic Surgery 18
Laser Therapy 11
Scientometrics & Research Ethics 6

Publishing Activity & Reach

Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.

All-time article footprint 5,432 Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set 271 187 cited publications
Last 12 months 180 15.0 publications/month
Open access share 6.1% 11 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country China 102 citing publications
Leading citing field Ophthalmology 1,368 citing publications
Latest tracked publication 1 October 2026 10 recent records available

Coverage & Indexing History

MEDLINE
v11n1,Jan./Feb. 1995-
PubMed
v11n1,Jan./Feb. 1995-
Index medicus
Active Coverage

Research Focus & Classification

Indexed Subjects

Ophthalmology

Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies

Contributor
International Society of Refractive Surgery

Broad Categories

Ophthalmology

MeSH Descriptors

Cornea Refractive Surgical Procedures

Latest Publications

Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.

05
Daniela Fabregas-Sanchez-Woodworth, Simran Mangwani-Mordani, José Y. Arteaga-Rivera et al.
Purpose: To establish normative corneal biomechanical parameters measured with the Corvis ST (Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH) in a healthy Mexican population and to evaluate the influence of intraocular pressure (IOP) and central corneal thickn...
07
Nuria Garzón, Pedro Arriola-Villalobos, Natalia Hormigo-Márquez et al.
Purpose: To evaluate the visual performance of an enhanced monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) and the influence of pupil size. Methods: This prospective, observational, single-center study was conducted at Hospital Clínico San Carlos (Madr...
09
Junfeng Li, Yichen Xiao, Rui Xiong et al.
Purpose: To evaluate the magnitude and direction of Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL V4c; STAAR Surgical) decentration at 1 month after implantation and to identify associated preoperative biometric factors. Methods: This prospective obser...
10
Alaa M. Eldanasoury, Karim Ayesh, Ziad Zidan
Purpose: To evaluate visual and refractive outcomes, visual quality, patient satisfaction, and spectacle independence after bilateral implantation of a diffractive trifocal intraocular lens (IOL). Methods: Thirty-three patients (66 eyes)...

Bibliographical & Catalog Notes

Title from cover.

Also issued online.

Official publication of the International Society of Refractive Surgery and its affiliate societies.

19950524 Not printed on acid-free paper