Journal profile · Ophthalmology
Experimental Eye Research
ISSN 0014-4835 · eISSN 1096-0007 · Academic Press Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1961
Experimental Eye Research: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.1; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,010; median 109 days to acceptance (120 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: about 37.5%; 498 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Experimental Eye Research is published by Academic Press Inc. and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Retinal Development and Disorders, Glaucoma and retinal disorders and Connexins and lens biology, together about 36.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Ophthalmology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Experimental Eye Research is the official journal of the International Society for Eye Research.The primary goal of Experimental Eye Research is to publish original research papers on all aspects of experimental biology of the eye and ocular tissues that seek to define the mechanisms of normal function and/or disease. Studies of ocular tissues that encompass the disciplines of cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology or microbiology are most welcomed. Manuscripts that are purely clinical or in a surgical area of ophthalmology are not appropriate for submission to Experimental Eye Research and if received will be returned without review.Most manuscripts published are original articles describing new research findings. The journal is divided into four main sections: Aqueous Humor and Optic Nerve Head; Cornea and Lens; Retina and Vascular Biology; and Ocular Immunology and Pathology, each with their own Section Editors and a roster of Executive Editors (see Editorial Board) that have expertise in these specialized areas.The Journal also publishes review articles, short communications, letters-to-the-editor, and methods papers, as well as topically-focused Special Issues. Full descriptions of each of these types of articles are detailed in the Guide for Authors.Research areas include:Production and circulation of ocular fluids and the dysfunction of these pathways underlying ocular diseaseAngiogenesis, neovascularization and regulation of blood flow in the eye in health and diseaseCell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics of the eye or eye tissueDevelopmental and regenerative biology of the eyeHuman and molecular genetics studies of inherited eye diseasesGene therapy and neuroprotection targeted at preventing inherited ocular diseasesNeural and general physiology of the visual process
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Ophthalmology
Editor-in-chief Steven FlieslerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 13%); most named United States 27, Mainland China 7, Germany 6, Australia 3, United Kingdom 2 (55 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Retinal Development and DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology12.9%
- Glaucoma and retinal disordersMedicine12.3%
- Connexins and lens biologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology11.7%
- Retinal Diseases and TreatmentsMedicine9.6%
- Ocular Surface and Contact LensMedicine6.9%
- Corneal Surgery and TreatmentsMedicine6.8%
- Corneal surgery and disordersMedicine6.6%
- Photoreceptor and optogenetics researchNeuroscience3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Ophthalmology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Ophthalmology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Ophthalmology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
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
- 3.1LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.89LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.93LetPub ·
- h-index
- 112LetPub ·
- h-index
- 201OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8,711OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 21.2%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 437LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 14,252 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 352 | 109 | 107 |
| 2025 | 498 | 178 | 1,119 |
| 2024 | 354 | 157 | 1,957 |
| 2023 | 288 | 129 | 2,822 |
| 2022 | 329 | 171 | 4,575 |
| 2021 | 394 | 185 | 7,262 |
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
109 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 81 days – 162 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (120 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 113 days
- Sample
- 120 articles with submission and acceptance dates (949 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 1.5 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 37.5%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 33 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 109 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,010 / EUR 3,750 / GBP 3,210 / JPY 497,360 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,540 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Highlights
- Required
- Not considered
- Focus on Molecules articles
Article types accepted7
- focus on molecules4. Focus on Molecules Focus on Molecules articles are no longer accepted by Experimental Eye Research.Length not stated
- letters to the editor2. Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor should provide substantive comment(s) on a publication in this Journal or an eye research article published elsew…Length not stated
- methods in eye research5. Methods in Eye Research These feature articles provide a detailed overview of a specific method or technique used in experimental research of the visual syst…Length not stated
- research articles1. Research Articles Original Research Articles describing the results of experimental studies that address fundamental biological issues on vision, the eye, or…Length not stated
- review articles7. Review Articles Single review articles are periodically published in Experimental Eye Research.Length not stated
- short communications3. Short Communications: Short Communications are intended for preliminary reports of original, significant research results that are limited in scope and, thus…Length not stated
- special issues6. Special Issues Periodically, Experimental Eye Research will publish a special issue containing review articles that cover selected topics in depth relevant t…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
Peer review: single anonymized review process Model summary
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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1961
- ISSN
- 0014-4835
- Electronic ISSN
- 1096-0007
- Society / sponsor
- International Society for Eye Research
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Experimental Eye Research
What CAS zone is Experimental Eye Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Experimental Eye Research is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Ophthalmology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Experimental Eye Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.1; CiteScore 5.3, h-index 201.
How long does peer review take at Experimental Eye Research?
Based on the dates recorded on 120 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 109 days (interquartile range 81–162 days); authors report an average review time of about 1.5 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 37.5%”. 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 Experimental Eye Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Highlights: 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 Experimental Eye Research based?
Of the 55 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 13%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (27), Mainland China (7) and Germany (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Experimental Eye Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Experimental Eye Research is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Experimental Eye Research open access, and what is the APC?
Experimental Eye Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,010.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .