Impact Factor
3.70
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.74
1,241 total citations
h5-index
34
h5 depth signal
Cited share
75.6%
264 of 349
Total citations
1,241
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.62
External metric anchor
Self-citation
10.2%
127 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United Kingdom
346
Australia
295
United States
282
China
191
Spain
135
Citing Fields of Research
Ophthalmology
1,169
Neurosciences
71
Geometrical Optics
31
Medical Physics
30
Patient Care
23
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
5,917
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
349
264 cited publications
Last 12 months
197
19.7 publications/month
Open access share
60.9%
120 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United Kingdom
346 citing publications
Leading citing field
Ophthalmology
1,169 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, 1981-
v1n1, 1981-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Ophthalmology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)
Contributor
College of Optometrists (Great Britain)
Broad Categories
Ophthalmology
MeSH Descriptors
Optics and Photonics
Optometry
Vision, Ocular
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00208-y
Open DOI
Global and Regional Risk Factors for Vision Impairment in 2020 and Multi-decadal Trends 1990–2020: A Meta-Analysis and Visual Display Based on Prevalence Data From the Global Burden of Disease study and Vision Loss Expert Group
Purpose: To investigate global and regional risk factors for blindness and vision impairment pertaining to all geographical locations between 1990 and 2020. Methods: (1) Twenty-four covariates were selected with a potential link to visio...
02
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00207-z
Open DOI
Subtype-Specific Efficacy of Adrenoceptor Agonists in Inhibiting Lens-Induced Myopia in Chicks
Purpose: Alpha-adrenergic receptors (ARs) may potentially play a critical role in controlling myopia, with subtype-specific signalling pathways mediating distinct effects. This study systematically investigated the efficacy of three subt...
03
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00205-1
Open DOI
Digital Eye Behaviour Phenotypes and Their Association with Axial Length and High Myopia in Chinese Adolescents
04
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00210-4
Open DOI
The Impact of Custom Ocular Prosthesis on Self-esteem, Appearance and Quality of Life in Adults: A Prospective Study
05
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00204-2
Open DOI
The Visual Impact of Uncorrected Astigmatism in Eyes Fitted with Dual Focus Myopia Control Lenses
Purpose: To quantify the impact of uncorrected astigmatism in myopic eyes fitted with dual focus (DF) myopia control contact lenses. Methods: The right eyes of 10 young adult myopes were corrected with standard single vision (SV, Proclea...
06
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00203-3
Open DOI
Association Between Binocular Vision Disorders and Contact Lens Discomfort During Soft Contact Lens Wear: A Systematic Review
Purpose: To synthesise and critically evaluate the evidence regarding accommodative and binocular vision dysfunction systematically in relation to visual discomfort during soft contact lens wear in non-presbyopic individuals, and to exam...
07
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00206-0
Open DOI
Effect of Lens Shape and Thickness on the Accommodative Range in Adults Aged 40–50 Years
Purpose To investigate the influence of lens shape on accommodative range in individuals aged 40–50 years, a period during which accommodative loss becomes clinically relevant. Methods Accommodation was measured in 40 participants aged 4...
08
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00201-5
Open DOI
Contemporary Perspectives and Future Directions in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics
09
DOI 10.1007/s44402-026-00194-1
Open DOI
Efficacy and Safety of Specialty-Designed Orthokeratology Lenses with a Reduced Corneal Central Zone Moulding Area in Children with Low Myopia: A Prospective, Randomised, Controlled Trial
Purpose: Orthokeratology (ortho-k) is widely used for myopia control in children. Specialty-designed ortho-k lenses with a modified corneal reshaping profile may offer an alternative approach for myopia control through altered lens desig...
10
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Issues for <Mar. 1998> have title: OPO.
Title from cover.
Imprint varies.
Also issued online.
Vols. for <1999->: the journal of the College of Optometrists.
Continues: The British journal of physiological optics.
Vol. 7, no. 1 (1987)19900917 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper