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
Journal Francais dOphtalmologie Elsevier
Journal of AAPOS Elsevier
Journal of Binocular Vision and Ocular Motility Taylor & Francis
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice Jaypee Brothers Publishers
Journal of Glaucoma Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Korean Ophthalmological Society Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
Journal of Neuro Ophthalmology Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics SAGE
Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research Knowledge E
Journal of Ophthalmology John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Slack, Inc.
Journal of Refractive Surgery Slack, Inc.
Journal of the Egyptian Ophthalmological Society Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness AFB Press
Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases SAGE
Klinika Oczna Termedia Publishing House Ltd.
Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde Thieme
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
Medical Hypothesis, Discovery, and Innovation in Ophthalmology International Virtual Ophthalmic Research Center
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 0.6
Multisensory Research Brill
Neuro Ophthalmology Taylor & Francis
Neuro Ophthalmology Japan Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of Japan
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation Taylor & Francis
Ocular Surface Elsevier
Oftalmologicheskii Zhurnal Phosphen Ltd.
Oftalmologija Vostochnaja Evropa Professionalnye Izdaniya
Oftalmologiya Ophthalmology Publishing Group
Oman Journal of Ophthalmology Wolters Kluwer Medknow
Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics Springer Nature
Ophthalmic Epidemiology Taylor & Francis
Ophthalmic Genetics Taylor & Francis
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Wolters Kluwer Health
Ophthalmic Research Karger
Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging Retina Slack, Inc.
Ophthalmologica Karger
Ophthalmologie Springer Nature
Ophthalmology Elsevier 13.7
Ophthalmology and Therapy Springer Nature
Ophthalmology Glaucoma American Academy of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology in China Editorial Board of Ophthalmology in China
Ophthalmology Journal Eco-Vector LLC
OphthaTherapy Therapies in Ophthalmology Medical Education
Optometry and Vision Science John Wiley & Sons
Orbit Taylor & Francis
Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology Journal Of Ophthalmology (Pjo)
Perception SAGE
Point of View East West Ophthalmology Publishing house

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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