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 a special issue on the theme of 'Slowing the Progression of Myopia'. Find out more information and how to submit.

Current Issue

Latest Articles

Original research:

Simulation of long-term impact of intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy on patients with severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy

22 March 2023

Glaucoma:

Basal ganglia lesions may be a risk factor for characteristic features of a glaucomatous optic disc: population-based cohort study in Japan

13 March 2023

Glaucoma:

Risk factors for structural and functional progression of primary open-angle glaucoma in an African ancestry cohort

2 March 2023

Original research:

Visual and ocular findings in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): validating the FASD Eye Code in a clinical setting

2 March 2023

Original research:

Prevalence of self-reported chronic conditions and poor health among older adults with and without vision impairment in China: a nationally representative cross-sectional survey

1 March 2023

Altmetrics

Current and upcoming anti-VEGF therapies and dosing strategies for the treatment of neovascular AMD: a comparative review
15 December 2019

Sociodemographic disparities in ophthalmological clinical trials
23 February 2023

Prevalence and clinical implications of subretinal fluid in retinal diseases: a real-world cohort study
21 February 2023

A comparison of the 1-year surgical outcomes of ab externo trabeculotomy and microhook ab interno trabeculotomy using propensity score analysis
5 March 2020

Predictors of ophthalmology career success (POCS) study
12 July 2021

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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Jobs

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Consultant Ophthalmologist

Crewe

Applications are invited for a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will join a team of nine Consultant O...

Recruiter: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Ophthalmology (Glaucoma)

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Consultant in Ophthalmology required to provide a comprehensive Ophthalmology service for the Glaucoma service at Queen Alexandra Hospital.

Recruiter: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Consultant in Ophthalmology

Dunfermline, Fife

Thank you for your interest in the role of Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in paediatric ophthalmology. The successful candidate for t...

Recruiter: NHS Fife

Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology

Leeds

We are looking for an individual to fill this six month locum post within the Ophthalmology Department at St Jamess University Hospital.

Recruiter: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Locum Consultant in General Ophthalmology

London

Applications are invited for a full-time 12 months fixed term general ophthalmology consultant post at The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation

Recruiter: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bowman Club

BMJOO are proud to publish the proceedings of Bowman Club 2022.

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