Impact Factor
4.08
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
5.28
1,803 total citations
h5-index
53
h5 depth signal
Cited share
80.0%
292 of 365
Total citations
1,803
Citation footprint
Metric signal
5.41
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.2%
40 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
858
United Kingdom
742
China
636
Germany
266
Australia
247
Citing Fields of Research
Ophthalmology
2,971
Cosmetic Surgery
96
Dermatology
68
AI & Machine Learning
47
Endocrinology & Metabolism
44
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
25,396
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
365
292 cited publications
Last 12 months
309
25.8 publications/month
Open access share
26.9%
83 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
858 citing publications
Leading citing field
Ophthalmology
2,971 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v49n7,Jul. 1965-
v1, 1917-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Ophthalmology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
British Medical Association
Contributor
Institute of Ophthalmology (London, England)
Broad Categories
Ophthalmology
MeSH Descriptors
Ophthalmology
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1136/bjo-2026-330306
Open DOI
Effect of laser peripheral iridotomy location on angle widening in primary angle closure suspects: the six-year ZAP trial
Background/aims To evaluate whether laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) within the narrowest angle quadrant is associated with greater post-LPI angle widening in primary angle closure suspect (PACS) eyes. Methods Post hoc cohort analysis of...
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DOI 10.1136/bjo-2025-327829
Open DOI
Ellipsoid zone defects in age-related macular degeneration: the Beijing Eye Study
Purpose To assess prevalence and associations of ellipsoid zone (EZ) defects on optical coherence tomographic (OCT) images in a general population affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or free of any retinal disease. Methods...
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DOI 10.1136/bjo-2025-329312
Open DOI
Intra-arterial melphalan for the treatment of high-grade uveal lymphoma
High-grade lymphoma with uveal involvement is a rare cancer with poor visual and survival prognosis. We describe our experience using intra-arterial melphalan to treat four eyes of three patients with this aggressive disease. After a med...
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DOI 10.1136/bjo-2026-329731
Open DOI
Application of the digital flicker test in optic neuritis and optic neuropathies of different aetiologies
Background Eyes with acute optic neuritis (ON) perceive a flickering field at medium frequencies as darker than a steady one (darkness enhancement (DE)), which may be examined by the digital flicker test (DFT). This study analysed, for t...
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DOI 10.1136/bjo-2025-328496
Open DOI
Can hyperbaric oxygen therapy revolutionise the management of central retinal artery occlusion? A systematic review and meta-analysis of its efficacy and safety
Introduction Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a vision-threatening ophthalmic emergency with limited proven treatment options. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may improve inner retinal oxygenation through choroidal diffusion, ...
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DOI 10.1136/bjo-2026-330067
Open DOI
Association between varicose veins and central serous chorioretinopathy
Aim: To investigate the association between varicose veins and central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), based on emerging genetic evidence of a shared vascular mechanism. Methods: Propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study using...
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DOI 10.1136/bjo-2026-330479
Open DOI
Retinal nerve fibre layer thickness change in the parapapillary region
Purpose: To assess radial changes in the retinal nerve fibre layer thickness (RNFLT) in the temporal parapapillary region. Methods: Using radial optical coherence tomographic images of the optic nerve head, we measured in a sample of par...
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DOI 10.1136/bjo-2026-330339
Open DOI
Statin use is associated with lower risk of open-angle glaucoma incidence and treatment escalation
Background: Retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX database to explore the relationship between statin use and glaucoma. Methods: The open-angle glaucoma (OAG) incidence analysis consisted of individuals over 40 years of age with s...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Issues for <Feb. 1995- > have the title: BJO : British journal of ophthalmology.
Bound with v. 12, 17, and 29 are its Monograph supplements 3, 6, and 10, respectively.
Also issued online.
Vols. for 1949-1968 issued by the Institute of Ophthalmology (with the British Medical Association, 1950-<1968>; <1978- > by the British Medical Association.
Indexes: Vols. 1-10, 1917-26, in v. 10; Vols. 11-20, 1927-36, with v. 20; Vols. 21-30, 1937-46, with v. 30.
Formed by the union of: Ophthalmoscope, Ophthalmic review, and Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital reports.
v. 1 (Jan. 1917)-Will not microfilm; 20040413
Vol. 64, no. 1 (1980)19920824 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper