BMJ Open Ophthalmology

is an international peer-reviewed journal, publishing clinically relevant content in ophthalmology and vision science.

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BMJ Open Ophthalmology is an open access journal that covers all aspects of ophthalmology and vision science, providing clinicians and scientists with the information they need to improve patient care. It publishes high quality papers in basic, translational and clinical science, and vision science.

BMJ Open Ophthalmology is a companion journal to British Journal of Ophthalmology. It adheres to the highest industry standards concerning publication ethics. To read the journal's detailed guidelines please see our policies.

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Editor-in-Chief
Professor Stephen B. Kaye, University of Liverpool, UK
Editorial board

Journal news
The journal is pleased to announce it is due to receive its first Impact Factor in 2023

CALL FOR PAPERS: BMJ Open Ophthalmology is seeking submissions for topic collections on the theme of 'Slowing the Progression of Myopia' and 'Imaging and Biomarkers in Ophthalmology'. Find out more information and how to submit.

Current Issue

Latest Articles

Global Ophthalmology:

Impact of personal protective equipment on the clarity of vision among trachoma survey graders and trichiasis surgeons in the context of COVID-19

8 June 2023

Editorial:

Artificial intelligence in ophthalmological practice: when ideal meets reality

7 June 2023

Vision Science:

Demographic trends of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study

30 May 2023

Global Ophthalmology:

Refractive error, eye care needs and attitude towards spectacle wearing among older Zanzibari craftswomen and implications for developing women-targeted services: a cross-sectional study

29 May 2023

Original research:

Clearing the path to vision restoration: an analysis of attitudes and associated factors towards cornea donation in Syria

29 May 2023

Altmetrics

Sore eyes as the most significant ocular symptom experienced by people with COVID-19: a comparison between pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19 states
30 November 2020

Demographic trends of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study
1 May 2023

Role of sleep-disordered breathing in age-related macular degeneration
9 May 2023

Degree of loss in the tissue thickness, microvascular density, specific perimetry and standard perimetry in early glaucoma
3 April 2023

Pathogenic genetic variants identified in Australian families with paediatric cataract
26 August 2022

Authors

BMJ Open Ophthalmology accepts submissions of a range of article types, including Original Research, Protocols and Reviews.

The Author Information section provides specific article requirements to help you turn your research into an article suitable for BMJ Open Ophthalmology.

Information is also provided on editorial policies and open access.

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