Journal profile · Medicine-Ophthalmology
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
ISSN 2451-9936 · Elsevier · Netherlands
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports: impact factor 4.7 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,620; median 175 days to acceptance (107 articles, last 24 months); 264 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Retinal and Macular Surgery, Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome and Intraocular Surgery and Lenses, together about 30% of its articles. Its main subfields are Ophthalmology and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, a companion title to the American Journal of Ophthalmology, is a peer-reviewed, scientific publication that welcomes the submission of original, previously unpublished case report manuscripts directed to ophthalmologists and visual science specialists. The cases shall be challenging and stimulating but shall also be presented in an educational format to engage the readers as if they are working alongside with the caring clinician scientists to manage the patients. Submissions shall be clear, concise, and well-documented reports. Brief reports and case series submissions on specific themes are also very welcome.All manuscripts submitted are peer reviewed and if accepted for publication, authors are notified of this decision and requested to pay an Article Processing Fee. Following payment of this fee, the article is made universally available to all on ScienceDirect.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Ophthalmology
Editor-in-chief Jay StewartPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 34, Japan 4, Italy 4, Taiwan, China 2, India 1 (54 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Retinal and Macular SurgeryMedicine10.9%
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s SyndromeMedicine10.5%
- Intraocular Surgery and LensesMedicine8.5%
- Glaucoma and retinal disordersMedicine6.8%
- Retinal Diseases and TreatmentsMedicine6.8%
- Ocular Oncology and TreatmentsMedicine6.5%
- Retinal and Optic ConditionsMedicine6.2%
- Corneal surgery and disordersMedicine5.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.7LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 472OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.85OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,654 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 161 | 161 | 18 |
| 2025 | 264 | 264 | 161 |
| 2024 | 255 | 255 | 401 |
| 2023 | 197 | 197 | 621 |
| 2022 | 539 | 539 | 2,751 |
| 2021 | 246 | 246 | 1,728 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
175 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 127 days – 235 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 4 days (107 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 179 days
- Sample
- 107 articles with submission and acceptance dates (579 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 18 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 75 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 175 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 26 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,620 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,590 / EUR 1,490 / GBP 1,270 / JPY 197,210 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,160 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,990 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 2,000 words
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted2
- brief reportThe American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports accepts brief reports, case reports, and case series submissions. The word limit for each article type is 200…Length not stated
- case reportThe American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports accepts brief reports, case reports, and case series submissions. The word limit for each article type is 200…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2451-9936
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
What is the impact factor of American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 4.7; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.1, h-index 34.
How long does peer review take at American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports?
Based on the dates recorded on 107 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 175 days (interquartile range 127–235 days); authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 2,000 words; Suggested reviewers: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports based?
Of the 54 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (34), Japan (4) and Italy (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports open access, and what is the APC?
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,620.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .