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Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology is a purely electronic, gold open-access, peer-reviewed bimonthly journal established in 2012. It publishes high-quality articles in clinical ophthalmology, innovative technology, and visual science for ophthalmologists and visual scientists worldwide. Starting February 1, 2026, the journal transitions from open submission to an invitation-only submission process, while continuing to consider unsolicited pre-submission inquiries accompanied by an extended abstract.

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Subject Ophthalmology
Impact Factor 4.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2162-0989
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: USD 1950 for Full Length Articles and Reviews; USD 1000 for Short Articles (scientific correspondence, perspectives) and Images, excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Original Research Study

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for pre-submission inquiries and the submission cover letter must indicate the manuscript type. The cover note must state the article type and concisely introduce the scientific value and key importance of the manuscript.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 250 words or fewer. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript text must be 5000 words or fewer. The main body must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include no more than 5 keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement in a new section before the references list.
References The manuscript must include no more than 60 references. References must use AMA 11th edition style. In-text citations must be numbered in square brackets and the reference list must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must include no more than 8 figures and/or tables. Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript text file and must be uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must include captions or titles and descriptions and must explain all symbols and abbreviations used.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for unsolicited pre-submission inquiries and the submission cover letter must indicate the manuscript type. The cover note must state the article type and concisely introduce the scientific value and key importance of the manuscript, and the cover letter must include previous reviews and responses if the paper was previously rejected by another journal.
Abstract An extended abstract is required for unsolicited pre-submission inquiries. The extended abstract must be below 500 words.
Manuscript Review Article manuscripts must have text of 9000 words or fewer. The main body must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Review Article manuscripts must include no more than 5 keywords, and if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement must be added in a new section before the references list.
References Review Article manuscripts must include no more than 150 references. References must use AMA 11th edition style. In-text citations must be indicated by numbers in square brackets and the reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Review Article manuscripts must include no more than 8 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files for individual upload and must not be embedded in the manuscript text file. Figures and tables must include captions or titles and descriptions, explain all symbols and abbreviations used, and a figure captions page must appear after the references.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for unsolicited pre-submission inquiries and manuscript submission. The cover letter or cover note must state the manuscript type or article type and concisely introduce the scientific value and key importance of the manuscript.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis manuscripts. The abstract must be 250 words or fewer. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Review Article manuscripts must have text of 9000 words or fewer. The main body must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include no more than 5 keywords, and if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement must be placed in a new section before the references list.
References Review Article manuscripts must include no more than 150 references. References must use AMA 11th edition style. In-text citations must be numbered in square brackets and the reference list must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Review Article manuscripts must include no more than 8 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript text file. Figures and tables must include captions or titles and descriptions, explain all symbols and abbreviations used, and each table must be created as a separate Word document.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for pre-submission inquiries and the cover letter must indicate the manuscript type. The cover letter must state the article type and concisely introduce the scientific value and key importance of the manuscript.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 250 words or fewer. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript text must be 9000 words or fewer. The main body must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include no more than 5 keywords, and if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement must be added in a new section before the references list.
References The manuscript must include no more than 150 references. References must use AMA 11th edition style. In-text citations must be numbered in square brackets and the reference list must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must include no more than 8 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript text file. Figures and tables must include captions or titles and descriptions, explain all symbols and abbreviations used, and each table must be created in a separate Word document.
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Narrative Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for unsolicited pre-submission inquiries and for submission. The cover letter or cover note must state the manuscript type or article type and concisely introduce the scientific value and key importance of the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript text must be 9000 words or fewer. The main body must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include no more than 5 keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement in a new section before the references list.
References The manuscript must include no more than 150 references. References must use AMA 11th edition style. In-text citations must be numbered in square brackets and the reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must include no more than 8 tables and/or figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript text file. Figures and tables must include captions or titles and descriptions and must explain all symbols and abbreviations used.
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Scientific Correspondence

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for unsolicited pre-submission inquiries and must indicate the manuscript type. The cover note must state the article type and concisely introduce the scientific value and key importance of the manuscript.
Abstract Scientific Correspondence manuscripts do not require an abstract.
Manuscript Scientific Correspondence manuscripts must contain 600 words or fewer. The main body must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Scientific Correspondence manuscripts may include no more than 5 keywords, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references list.
References Scientific Correspondence manuscripts must include no more than 8 references. References must use AMA 11th edition style. In-text citations must use numbers in square brackets, and references must be numbered in the order they appear in the text.
Figures & Tables Scientific Correspondence manuscripts may include 1 table, image, or figure. Figures and tables must be provided as separate files for individual upload and must not be embedded in the manuscript text file. Figures and tables must include captions or titles and descriptions, and all symbols and abbreviations used must be explained.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for unsolicited submissions as part of the pre-submission inquiry and must indicate the manuscript type. The cover letter or cover note must state the article type and concisely introduce the scientific value and key importance of the manuscript.
Abstract Letter To The Editor manuscripts do not require an abstract.
Manuscript Letter To The Editor manuscripts must have text of 500 words or fewer. Letter To The Editor manuscripts must discuss a recent article in the journal within 6 months of that article's publication. Letter To The Editor manuscripts must include no more than 5 keywords, and if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration statement must be added in a new section before the references list.
References Letter To The Editor manuscripts must include no more than 5 references. References must use AMA 11th edition style. In-text citations must be numbered in square brackets and the reference list must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Letter To The Editor manuscripts may use 1 figure, table, or image only exceptionally. Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript text file and must be uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must include captions or titles, descriptions, and explanations of all symbols and abbreviations used.
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Recent Publications

International consensuses and guidelines on clinical management of highly myopic cataracts: A two-round modified e-Delphi study by the Academy of Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology (AAPPO) and the Asia-Pacific Myopia Society (APMS)

Yu Du, Jiaqi Meng, Jorge L. Alió, Yi Lu, Giacomo Savini, Kevin M. Miller, Hong Yan, Marcus Ang, Haike Guo, H. Burkhard Dick, Damien Gatinel, Jiangyue Zhao, Mayank A. Nanavaty, Noel Alpins, Priya Narang, Anubha Rathi, Vanissa W.S. Chow, Vishal Jhanji, Hun Lee, Hiu Ying Enne Leung, Tetsuro Oshika, Nishant V. Radke, Srinivas K. Rao, Namrata Sharma, Darren Shu Jeng Ting, Alvin L. Young, Dennis S.C. Lam, Ke Yao, Andrzej Grzybowski, Xiangjia Zhu

10.1016/j.apjo.2026.100322
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The dawning of a new era: Cell and gene therapies illuminate ophthalmology

Zi-Bing Jin, Chi Pui Pang, Xingtao Zhou, Nancy J. Newman, Jost B. Jonas, Dennis S.C. Lam

10.1016/j.apjo.2026.100327
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Mechanisms of supratarsal crease formation in incisional blepharoplasty among Asian patients: A review

Alene Ker Hsin Ng, Don O. Kikkawa, Ho-Seok Sa, Pimkwan Jaru-ampornpan, Kelvin Kam Lung Chong, Hunter Kwok Lai Yuen

10.1016/j.apjo.2026.100326
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Global approval and certification of ophthalmic AI devices: A comparative regulatory perspective

Andrzej Grzybowski, T.Y. Alvin Liu, Marko M. Popovic, Ally Zhao, Masahiro Miyake, Hidenori Takahashi, Ryo Kawasaki, Mingguang He, Xia Gong, Polat Goktas, Kai Jin

10.1016/j.apjo.2026.100328
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Mechanism of myopic axial elongation related to Bruch´s membrane

Jost B. Jonas, Rahul A. Jonas, Mukharram M. Bikbov, Gyulli M. Kazakbaeva, Li Dong, Ya Xing Wang, Songhomitra Panda-Jonas

10.1016/j.apjo.2026.100329
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. A cover note or cover letter should state the article type and concisely introduce the scientific value and importance of the manuscript; if the paper was previously rejected by another journal, previous reviews and responses should be included.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: USD 1950 for Full Length Articles and Reviews; USD 1000 for Short Articles (scientific correspondence, perspectives) and Images, excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Glaucoma and retinal disorders Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Corneal surgery and disorders Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Retinal and Optic Conditions Retinal Imaging and Analysis Retinal and Macular Surgery Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Ocular Infections and Treatments Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Ocular Oncology and Treatments Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies Retinal Development and Disorders Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries Ocular Disorders and Treatments Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Facial Trauma and Fracture Management Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques Connexins and lens biology Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

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