Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Subject
Ophthalmology
Impact Factor
3.2
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0950-222X
eISSN
1476-5454
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
£3690.00/$5490.00/€4290.00 APC for open access; no APC charges apply under the traditional publishing model.
Submission Instructions
Eye accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material is original research, has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere while under consideration, include previous reviewer comments if the manuscript was considered by another journal, and include a Conflict of Interest statement.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be structured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background/Objectives, Subjects/Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. Manuscript must contain an introduction, Materials or Subjects and Methods, results, discussion, acknowledgements, Conflict of Interest section, references, figure legends, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include summary information under 'What was known before' and 'What this study adds' with two or three bullet points of one or two short sentences under each heading, plus Author Contribution, Funding, Conflict of Interest, and Data Availability statements, and any use of an LLM must be documented in the Methods section or a suitable alternative section.
References
References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited in the text as numbers starting at one and listed in numerical order, with all authors listed for up to six authors and the first six followed by et al. for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Articles may include a maximum of 5 tables and figures. Figures must not be embedded within the text and must be uploaded as separate files, and each table must be uploaded as a separate file. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the references, and tables must be editable.
Review Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must include originality and exclusive-submission statements, a conflict of interest statement, the corresponding author’s affiliation and contact information, and a brief explanation of the work’s importance and suitability for the journal’s readership. Cover letter must state that the submission is original, not previously published, not under consideration elsewhere, include a conflict of interest statement, give the corresponding author’s affiliation and contact information, and briefly explain the work’s importance and fit for the journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words excluding the abstract, references, figures, and tables. The manuscript must include the methodology, search terms, and databases used to research the review after the abstract. The manuscript must include at least one and up to four unique subject terms, a funding section, a conflict of interest statement under the heading 'Conflict of Interest', a competing interests statement before the references under 'Competing Interests', and documentation of any LLM use in the Methods section or a suitable alternative section.
References
The reference list may include a maximum of 100 references. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited in the text as numbers starting at one and listed at the end in numerical order, with up to six authors listed in full and more than six shortened to the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, and each table must be uploaded as a separate file. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the references, and tables must be editable and labeled sequentially with a title or caption.
Case Series
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the work is original, unpublished, not under consideration elsewhere, include any previous reviewer comments if previously considered by another journal, provide a conflict of interest statement, give the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, and briefly explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Main body text must not exceed 3,500 words, excluding the abstract, tables/figures, and references. The manuscript must include a funding section, a conflict of interest statement under the heading 'Conflict of Interest', a competing interests statement before the references under 'Competing Interests', documentation of any LLM use in the Methods section or a suitable alternative section, and one to four subject terms.
References
References must follow Vancouver format. Citations must be numbered sequentially in the text, the reference list must be ordered numerically by citation, list all authors up to six and the first six followed by et al. for more than six, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and include first and last page numbers.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 tables or figures is permitted. Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, and each table must be uploaded as a separate file. Figure legends must be provided on a separate page after the references, tables must be editable and cited in order, and figures and tables must be labelled sequentially and cited in the text.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the submission is original, unpublished, not under consideration elsewhere, include a conflict of interest statement, provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal, and include prior reviewer comments if the manuscript was previously considered by another journal.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include a funding section, a Conflict of Interest section, at least one and up to four unique subject terms, and disclosure of LLM use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
References must follow Vancouver format. Citations must be numbered sequentially in the text, the reference list must be ordered numerically, up to six authors must be listed in full with the first six followed by et al. for more than six authors, journal titles must use Index Medicus abbreviations, and first and last page numbers must be provided.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, and each table must be uploaded as a separate editable file. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the references, and figures and tables must be labelled sequentially and cited in the text in order.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must include statements of originality and exclusive submission, a conflict of interest statement, the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, and a brief explanation of the work's importance and suitability for the journal.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Correspondence.
Manuscript
Correspondence letters to the Editor must not exceed 350 words excluding references and title, while Correspondence submitted as a Short Article must not exceed 500 words excluding references and title. Correspondence must respond to a specific article published in Eye, and responses to a specific article are only considered if the article was published in print within the last 6 months. Manuscript must include a funding section, a conflict of interest statement under the heading 'Conflict of Interest', a competing interests statement before the references under 'Competing Interests', at least one and up to four subject terms, and documentation of any LLM use in the Methods section or a suitable alternative section if no Methods section is available.
References
Correspondence may include a maximum of 5 references. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited in the text as numbers starting at one and listed in numerical order, with up to six authors listed in full and more than six listed as the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Correspondence may include a maximum of 2 tables and figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, and each table must be uploaded as a separate file. Tables must be editable and clearly labelled sequentially, and figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the references under 'Titles and legends to figures'.
Brief Communication
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not permitted.
Manuscript
Main body text must not exceed 500 words excluding tables, figures, references, and title.
References
References must not exceed 5. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited in the text as numbers starting at one and listed in numerical order, listing all authors up to six and the first six followed by et al. for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 2 tables or figures is permitted. Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, and each table must be uploaded as a separate file. Tables must be editable and figures and tables must be labelled sequentially and cited in the text.
Recent Publications
Sensitivity of ultra-widefield fundus photography for retinal break localisation in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Hsuan-Chung Chou, Yu-Hsiang Su, Jhih-Yi Lu, Francisco Altamirano, Nimesh A. Patel, Yu-Te Huang, San-Ni Chen
10.1038/s41433-026-04608-9
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Comment on: Dropless cataract surgery: comparing sub-Tenon’s and topical steroids for postoperative inflammation prophylaxis
Ameer Khamise
10.1038/s41433-026-04619-6
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The combined use of in vivo confocal microscopy and optical coherence tomography in monitoring corneal infections
Farida Omar ElZawahry, Sarah Donatelli, Mario Nubile, Prity Sahay, Dalia G. Said, Harminder S. Dua
10.1038/s41433-026-04599-7
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Giant retinal tear with a rolled posterior edge
Kaiqi Wang, Leibing Ji
10.1038/s41433-026-04611-0
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Blue heart and red fundus: central retinal vein occlusion, massive disc oedema, and retinal haemorrhages in a case of Tetralogy of Fallot
Bruttendu Moharana
10.1038/s41433-026-04610-1
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Submission to first editorial decision median: 10 days; submission to acceptance median: 126 days.
Reformat to Eye using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It should include the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership, confirm originality and exclusive submission, include previous reviewer comments if the manuscript was considered elsewhere, and include a competing interests statement.
Reformat to Eye using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
The current APC for open access is £3690.00/$5490.00/€4290.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable. No APC charges apply under the traditional publishing model.
Reformat to Eye using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Retinal Diseases and Treatments
Glaucoma and retinal disorders
Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
Retinal and Macular Surgery
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
Corneal surgery and disorders
Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
Retinal and Optic Conditions
Retinal Imaging and Analysis
Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
Ocular Infections and Treatments
Corneal Surgery and Treatments
Ocular Oncology and Treatments
Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
Retinal Development and Disorders
Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
Ocular Disorders and Treatments
Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments
Connexins and lens biology
Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques