BJ

British Journal of Ophthalmology

British Journal of Ophthalmology is an international peer-reviewed journal for ophthalmologists and visual science specialists. It publishes high impact, clinically relevant clinical and laboratory research across all areas of ophthalmology and vision science, as well as topical reviews, editorials and commentaries.

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Subject Ophthalmology
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0007-1161
eISSN 1468-2079
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC waivers include a 100% discount for authors in low- and lower-middle-income countries; other discount requests are considered case by case.

Submission Instructions

British Journal of Ophthalmology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background/Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 3000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript must include Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include a 35-word synopsis/precis for the At a Glance section and key messages after the abstract under the headings What is already known on this topic, What this study adds, and How this study might affect research, practice or policy, limited to 3-5 sentences and distinct from the abstract.
References Manuscript may include up to 50 references.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include up to 5 tables or illustrations.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background/Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript may be up to 3,000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Manuscript must include a title, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the title must identify the research type. Manuscript must include a 35-word synopsis/precis for the At a Glance section and a Key Messages section after the abstract with the headings What is already known on this topic, What this study adds, and How this study might affect research, practice or policy, limited to 3–5 sentences and distinct from the abstract.
References References may include up to 50 entries.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include up to 5 tables and/or illustrations.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 3000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references. Reviews that systematically synthesise evidence must be submitted as Systematic Reviews rather than as Reviews.
References Reviews may include up to 100 references.
Figures & Tables Reviews may include up to 5 tables or illustrations.
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Short Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 100 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 1000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions, and references.
References References may include up to 10 entries.
Figures & Tables The submission may include up to 3 tables or illustrations.
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Recent Publications

Evaluating reasoning in multimodal large language models for ophthalmology: a bilingual benchmark study using clinical vignettes and imaging

Houfa Yin, Kaikai Zhao, Danli Shi, Andrzej Grzybowski, Kai Jin

10.1136/bjo-2025-328992
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Exploring the capabilities of three artificial intelligence chatbots in diagnosis and decision-making of age-related macular degeneration

Na Duan, Xinyu Zhao, Zhenquan Wu, Duo Yuan, Shaojuan Peng, Kaixuan Cui, Zhen Yu, Weihua Yang, Wenbin Wei, Wei Chi, Guoming Zhang

10.1136/bjo-2025-328860
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Comparative recurrence rates of varicella zoster virus and herpes simplex virus keratitis

Davide Romano, Rose Herbert, Tobi Somerville, Siddarth Nardeosingh, Anuj Vakharia, Stephen B Kaye

10.1136/bjo-2026-329920
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Development of diagnostic criteria for Behçet’s uveitis in a Chinese population

Peizeng Yang, Wanyun Zhang, Ling Chen, Pei Zhang, Wuhong Weng, Yilin Wang, Yancen Duan, Guannan Su, Ziqian Huang, Xinle Zhang, Doudou Ling, Jiayi Wang, Keyan Li, Yingjie Wang, Lan Xia, Ao Lu, Ruixue Hu, Jing Wang, Rong Liu, Yang Deng, Yinan Zhang, Yujie Lai, Zi Ye, Chaokui Wang, Handan Tan

10.1136/bjo-2025-329362
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Update on treatment and prophylaxis of herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Alice L Milligan, Frank Larkin

10.1136/bjo-2025-328899
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision without review is 5 days. Authors offered transfer after rejection on priority grounds should receive a quicker initial decision on the transferred manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

APC waivers include a 100% discount for authors in low- and lower-middle-income countries; other discount requests are considered case by case.

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Research Topics

Glaucoma and retinal disorders Retinal Diseases and Treatments Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Corneal surgery and disorders Retinal and Macular Surgery Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Ocular Oncology and Treatments Retinal and Optic Conditions Ocular Infections and Treatments Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders Retinal Imaging and Analysis Retinal Development and Disorders Ocular Disorders and Treatments Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Connexins and lens biology Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments Visual perception and processing mechanisms Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity History of Medicine Studies

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