NMC Approved Ophthalmology Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a ophthalmology professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved ophthalmology journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the ophthalmology field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved ophthalmology journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Acta Ophthalmologica John Wiley & Sons
African Vision and Eye Health AOSIS (Pty) Ltd
American Journal of Ophthalmology Elsevier
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports Elsevier
Annual Review of Vision Science Annual Reviews Inc.
Archive of Ukrainian Ophthalmology Zaslavsky Publishing House
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia Elsevier
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia Conselho Brasileiro De Oftalmologia
Asian Journal of Ophthalmology Kugler Publications
Beyoglu Eye Journal Kare Publishing
British and Irish Orthoptic Journal White Rose University Press
British Journal of Ophthalmology BMJ Publishing Group
British Journal of Visual Impairment SAGE
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology Elsevier
Canadian Journal of Optometry Canadian Association of Optometrists
Cancer Research Statistics and Treatment Wolters Kluwer Medknow
Ceska a Slovenska Oftalmologie Czech Medical Association J.E. Purkyne
China Journal Of Chinese Ophthalmology Editorial department of China Journal of Chinese Ophthalmology
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co.Ltd
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co.Ltd
Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co.Ltd
Chinese Journal of Optometry Ophthalmology and Visual Science Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co.Ltd
Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology John Wiley & Sons
Clinical and Experimental Optometry Taylor & Francis
Clinical Ophthalmology Dove Medical Press
Community Eye Health Journal International Centre for Eye Health
Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Elsevier
Cornea Wolters Kluwer Health
Current Eye Research Taylor & Francis
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology Wolters Kluwer Health
Delta Journal of Ophthalmology Wolters Kluwer Health
Documenta Ophthalmologica Springer Nature
European Journal of Ophthalmology Wichtig Publishing Srl
Experimental Eye Research Elsevier
Expert Review of Ophthalmology Taylor & Francis
Eye and Contact Lens Wolters Kluwer Health
Eye Basingstoke Springer Nature
Eye Glaz Academy of Medical Optics and Optometry Non-State Educational Private Institution of Continuing Professional Education LLC
Fyodorov Journal of Ophthalmic Surgery Ophthalmology Publishing house
Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology Springer Nature
Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology Innovative Publication
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3.1
International Eye Science International Journal of Ophthalmology (c/o Editorial Office)
International Journal of Ophthalmology Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology 1.34
International Ophthalmology Springer Nature
International Ophthalmology Clinics Wolters Kluwer Health
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Inc.
JAMA Ophthalmology American Medical Association
Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology Springer Nature
Journal for Modeling in Ophthalmology Kugler Publications

Why NMC-Approved Ophthalmology Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Ophthalmology Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your ophthalmology subject.
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