• Aim & Scope

Aims and Scope

The aim of the journal is to bridge the gap between clinical ophthalmology and surgical practice by publishing content that is both academically rigorous and clinically relevant.

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

    Clinical Ophthalmology

• Management of anterior and posterior segment disorders

• Diagnostic techniques and imaging (OCT, fundus photography, etc.)

• Clinical trials and observational studies

• Ocular pharmacotherapy and treatment outcomes

     Ophthalmic Surgery

• Cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery

• Corneal transplantation and keratoplasty

• Retinal and vitreoretinal surgery

• Oculoplastic, orbital, and reconstructive surgery

• Surgical innovation and techniques (with video/photo supplements)

    Case Reports

• Unique, rare, or complex ophthalmic cases

• Surgical complications and resolution strategies

• Multidisciplinary case studies

• Pediatric, geriatric, and systemic disease-related ocular conditions

    Additional Areas:

• Teleophthalmology and digital tools in clinical care

• Clinical imaging and diagnostic technology

• Postoperative outcomes and follow-up studies

• Interdisciplinary collaborations (neurology, endocrinology, etc.)

Types of Manuscripts Accepted:
Original research articles, clinical case reports, surgical notes, video case studies, systematic reviews, mini-reviews, brief communications, and editorials.

🔑 Keywords

• Clinical ophthalmology

• Ophthalmic surgery

• Case reports

• Cataract and glaucoma surgery

• Refractive surgery

• Corneal transplantation

• Retinal and macular disorders

• Pediatric ophthalmology

• Oculoplastic surgery

• Diagnostic imaging

• Anterior and posterior segment

• Ophthalmic complications

• Surgical innovations

• Visual outcomes

• Ophthalmic diagnostics

• Rare eye disorders

• Vitreoretinal surgery

• Ocular trauma

• Postoperative care

• Ophthalmic therapeutic strategies

• Author Guidelines

1. Instruction for Author Guidelines:
   The submitted manuscripts should have minimum basic standards to be able to read and interpret the content by the Editorial team. The submissions which do not meet these criteria will be sent back to the authors.
   Article Types & Format
   Original/Research articles These are the articles which deal with unpublished data providing a detailed explanation of the Methods, Methodology and the results of an investigation supported by evidence. These articles, in general, can be divided into sections:
   Introduction:
   Identifies the aim of the research
   Methods:
   Describes the methods applied, study design and the all the details regarding the selection and of the participants of the study
   Results:
   Provides information regarding the results of the research
   Conclusions:
   Addressing relevant implications for clinical practice or health policy
   Review
   Deals with reporting of the literature review of already published data, providing a detailed and in-depth discussion of significant research topics and their development over time.
   Case Reports
   Articles describing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of clinical cases—usually novel cases. These may also include a literature review of reported cases.
   Editorial
   Short articles written by the Editors or editorial staff of the journal.
   Commentaries
   Discuss various aspects of a focused research topic, offering critiques, solutions, or enhancements.
   Corrigendum
   Rectifications or adjustments made in an article due to author errors.
   Expert Opinion
   Articles written by experts to promote research or support knowledge advancement in specific areas.
   Letter to Editor
   Articles addressed to the Editor-in-Chief that comment, agree, or disagree with content in published articles. They can also correct or critique perceived errors.
   Perspective
   Expresses the author's individual viewpoint on a topic of interest. Basic manuscript structure includes: Cover Letter, Title page, Abstract and keywords, Main Content, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure legends.
   Cover Letter
   Should state article type, confirm exclusivity, summarize main points, and optionally name five referees with contact details.
   Title Page
   Max 15 words; should describe the work clearly. Use Times New Roman Bold, Title Case, and indicate corresponding author.
   Abstract
   Briefly states objectives, work done, significance, and findings. Should not exceed 300 words and must not contain citations.
   Keywords
   Include 7–10 key terms relevant to the study.
   Abbreviations
   Define all abbreviations at first use. If many, include a list under keywords.
   Manuscript Text
   No fixed structure; authors may divide as per study type. Cite references in superscript, number tables/figures in citation order, and place tables at the end with figures as separate files.
   Conflicts of Interest
   Declare any author conflicts to maintain transparency post-publication.
   Acknowledgments
   Mention contributors who don’t qualify for authorship. Include funding, assistance, and prior conference presentations. Obtain consent before naming individuals.
   References
   Follow Vancouver style. Include at least one online link (preferably PubMed). Format: Author(s). Title. Journal Abbr. Year; Volume : Pages.
   Tables
   •             Place after references
   •             Use Word table tools, not figures
   •             Number in order of citation
   •             Do not duplicate data in the text
   •             References within tables must be listed properly
   Figure Legends
   •             Include a manuscript end
   •             Define symbols/parts clearly
   •             Follow citation order
   •             Get permission for reused figures
   •             Figures must be .jpg/.tiff and high resolution
   •             Do not submit figures as Word, PPT, or PDF
   •             Mask identifiable clinical photos or provide consent
   Article Processing Charges
   Authors are required to pay 1019 USD as a processing fee. Publication of an article in the Clinical Ophthalmic Surgery & Case Reports is not contingent upon the author's ability to pay the charges. Neither is acceptance to pay the processing fee a guarantee that the paper will be accepted for publication. Authors may still request (in advance) that the editorial office waive some of the processing fee under special circumstances.
   Withdraw Policy: 
   If, due to certain circumstances, the author wishes to withdraw the article after submission, a withdrawal fee will be applicable.
   Copyright
   Copyright protects article content and findings. Academixs defends author work and responds seriously to claims of plagiarism, ethics breaches, or fraud. Contact us if you become aware of any such issues.

 

• Editorial Board

Associate Professor

Razvan Hainarosie

Medicine and Pharmacy

General Medicine, 050474 Bucharest,

Romania

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