Aims and Scope of British Journal of Ophthalmology
The British Journal of Ophthalmology is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of ophthalmology. The journal was established in 1917 by the amalgamation of the Royal London (Moorfields) Ophthalmic Hospital Reports with the Ophthalmoscope and the Ophthalmic Record. The journal was edited for several years by Stewart Duke-Elder. Currently, Keith Barton, James Chodosh and Jost Jonasand act as editors-in-chief. Less
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CiteScore 

8.4
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0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q2Ophthalmology

SNIP 

2.31
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British Journal of Ophthalmology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1917 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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