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Retina

United StatesMedicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ophthalmology (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
153H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.919SJR (2025)
1981-2026Coverage

About Retina

About Retina

Retina is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1981-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1539-2864, 0275-004X; H-index 153.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (153): Exceptionally high — 153 articles have each been cited at least 153 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in Retina

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Retina?
1539-2864, 0275-004X.

Who publishes Retina?
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

What are Retina's metrics?
H-index 153.

Where do I submit to Retina?
Via the official website.

Is Retina peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0275-004X, 1539-2864
ISSN-L0275-004X
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationLippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex12,007
Citations recorded in OpenAlex297,489
OpenAlex H-index173
Years represented in OpenAlex1981–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Retinal Diseases and Treatments; Retinal and Macular Surgery; Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome; Intraocular Surgery and Lenses; Retinal and Optic Conditions; Glaucoma and retinal disorders.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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