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Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research

Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research is an English scientific, online, peer-reviewed, international, fully open-access journal covering clinical and basic research across ophthalmology subspecialties and related interdisciplinary and translational medicine fields, including advanced eye-related technologies. It publishes article types such as original research, review articles, short communications, practice guidelines, opinions, editorials, comments, correspondence, and meeting reports.

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Subject Ophthalmology
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2667-3762
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: Full Length Articles and Reviews USD 1600; Short Articles USD 1000, excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research Papers. Abstract must be 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Objective/Background/Purposes, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Original Research Papers have no word count limit. Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. A Generative AI disclosure section must be included before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, and 1 to 6 keywords in English are required.
References Original Research Papers have no reference limit. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Original Research Papers may include a maximum of 10 tables/figures. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively, and include captions.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Structured abstract must be 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the applicable sections Background, Main Text, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. A declarations section disclosing any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be included before the references list, and 1 to 6 English keywords are required.
References References are limited to 100. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 10 tables and figures is allowed. Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and each figure or table must be cited in the manuscript and include a caption.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required and must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. A declaration of any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must appear in a new section before the references list upon first submission.
References References are limited to 10 and must include the article being addressed. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 2 tables and/or figures is permitted. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Provide 1 to 6 keywords, complete the declarations tool and upload the competing interests declaration, and include any generative AI use in a new section before the references list.
References References must use a numbered square-bracket citation style. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and journal names must be abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions and all figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the manuscript.
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Practice Guidelines

Cover Letter All authors must approve the version submitted, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared upon submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscripts must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Include 1 to 6 keywords, and if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, add a disclosure section before the references list.
References References must use a numbered square-bracket citation style. References must be numbered in the order cited, journal names abbreviated according to LTWA, and any references cited in the abstract given in full.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be uploaded as separate files alongside the manuscript. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and all artwork must be cited in the text and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Anterior Chamber Depth and Vitreous Zonule Integrity as Biomarkers for Intraoperative Capsule Laxity in Angle Closure

Hui Zhang, Jin Wang, Yue Wang, Zijian Liu, Dongjun Li, Lin Shen, Chunyan Qiao, Ching-Yu Cheng, Ye Zhang

10.1016/j.aopr.2026.04.002
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Preliminary Efficacy of Intravitreal Faricimab for Type 1 Retinopathy of Prematurity : A Pilot Case Series

Haonan Ma, Huanyu Liu, Wenting Zhang, Shipeng Guo, Shijie Zhao, Xuerui Zhang, Yuan Yang, Haodong Xiao, Jiawei Yin, Mingyang Wang, Yufan Yang, Yu Xu, Jie Peng, Peiquan Zhao

10.1016/j.aopr.2026.05.001
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Lens capsule-related complications in cataract phacoemulsification: Advances in pathophysiology and clinical management

Qian Luo, Lei Yang, Xiangbin Guan, Furong Liao, Li Jiang, Yumeng Bao, Jingyi Zhu, Yanping Song

10.1016/j.aopr.2026.05.002
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Evaluating Large Language Model Clinical Reasoning in Glaucoma Using Retrieval-augmented Generation

Houfa Yin, Qi Miao, Wanshu Zhou, Chenyang Hu, Yongwei Guo, Lixia Shen, Haiyan Cai, Andrzej Grzybowski, Kai Jin

10.1016/j.aopr.2026.05.003
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A Practical Starting Guide to Tear Fluid Biobanking

Jente Schmeetz, Suzanne Hagan, Nienke van de Sande, Nikolay Boychev, Karima Kessal, Marlies Gijs, Alejandra de-la-Torre, William Rojas-Carabali, Erika Ponzini, Juanita Cardona-López, Imre Lengyel, Sarah B. Sunshine, Carlos Cifuentes-González, Françoise Brignole-Baudouin, Swaminathan Sethu

10.1016/j.aopr.2026.04.001
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Letters to the Editor may comment on an article published in AOPR within 6 months of its online posting. Proof corrections are requested within two days.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: Full Length Articles and Reviews USD 1600; Short Articles USD 1000, excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Glaucoma and retinal disorders Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Retinal Diseases and Treatments Corneal surgery and disorders Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Retinal and Macular Surgery Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Retinal Imaging and Analysis Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Connexins and lens biology Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ocular Oncology and Treatments Retinal Development and Disorders Ocular Disorders and Treatments Ocular Infections and Treatments Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies Retinal and Optic Conditions Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies