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JAMA Ophthalmology is a JAMA Network journal focused on ophthalmology and publishes research, opinion, and clinical review and education content.
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Subject
Ophthalmology
Impact Factor
9.2
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
2168-6165
eISSN
2168-6173
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Specialty JAMA Network journals have an open access option with fee waiver and discount policies.
Submission Instructions
Jama Ophthalmology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Investigation
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's complete contact information.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Importance, Objective, Design, Setting, Participants, Intervention(s) or Exposure(s), Main Outcome(s) and Measure(s), Results, Conclusions and Relevance, and Trial Registration when applicable.
Manuscript
The manuscript text must not exceed 3000 words. The manuscript must specify a study type. The manuscript must include 3 Key Points and a Data Sharing Statement.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in the order of appearance, cited with superscript Arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list all authors up to 6 or the first 3 followed by "et al." if more than 6.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include no more than 5 tables and/or figures in total. Figures may be uploaded as separate files or appended to the end of the manuscript for initial submission, but tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file and not uploaded separately. Each table and figure must be numbered, cited in the text, and accompanied by a descriptive title.
Systematic Review (Without Meta-Analysis)
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's complete contact information.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 3000 words of text. The title subtitle must be "A Systematic Review," and the manuscript should include an Introduction of 150-250 words, a Methods section of 150-250 words, a Results section of 1000-1250 words, a Discussion section of 1000 words, and Conclusions of 2-3 sentences. The manuscript must include Key Points, and content created with artificial intelligence or similar technologies must be clearly described with the tool name, version details, and manufacturer.
References
The manuscript must include 50-75 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, journal names must be abbreviated according to PubMed, and up to 6 authors or editors should be listed before using "et al." for additional names.
Figures & Tables
No more than a total of 5 tables and/or figures may be included. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. The manuscript must include a table with ratings of the quality of the studies or evidence.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the corresponding author's complete contact information.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured in 3 parts. Abstract headings must be Importance, Observations, and Conclusions and Relevance.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 2000 to 3500 words. Manuscript should include an Introduction of 150 to 250 words, may include a Methods section of 150 to 250 words, should include a Discussion/Observations section of 1000 to 1250 words, and should end with Conclusions of 2 to 3 sentences. Manuscript must not include Key Points and AI-generated content must be clearly described with the tool name, version, extension numbers, and manufacturer.
References
Manuscript must include 50 to 75 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of appearance using superscript arabic numerals, not alphabetized, list up to 6 authors or editors and if more than 6 list the first 3 followed by "et al.," and use PubMed journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include no more than 5 tables and/or figures in total. Figures must be submitted as separate files and not included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Each table and figure must be numbered, titled, cited in the text, and not duplicate data presented elsewhere.
Brief Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Importance, Objective, Design, Setting, Participants, Intervention(s) or Exposure(s), Main Outcome(s) and Measure(s), Results, Conclusions and Relevance, and Trial Registration when applicable.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be 1200 words. Manuscript must specify a study type. Manuscript must include 3 Key Points.
References
Manuscript must include no more than 15 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited with superscript Arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors or the first 3 followed by et al if more than 6.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include no more than a total of 3 tables and/or figures. Figures must be submitted as separate files and not included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Each table and figure must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and primary outcome data must not be presented only in figures.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's complete contact information and state whether related papers from the same study have been published, posted, or submitted.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 800 words. Manuscript should generally be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections and must specify a study type. Key Points must not be included, and the manuscript must include a Data Sharing Statement.
References
No more than 10 references are permitted. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of appearance using superscript arabic numerals, journal names must be abbreviated according to PubMed, and up to 6 authors should be listed before using the first 3 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
No more than 2 small tables or figures may be included. Figures should be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Each table and figure must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and data must not be duplicated between figures and tables.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the corresponding author's complete contact information.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letter to the Editor submissions must not exceed 400 words of text.
References
Letter to the Editor submissions must include no more than 5 references, including 1 reference to the recent article. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, not alphabetized, with journal names abbreviated according to PubMed and up to 6 authors listed before using the first 3 followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file.
Observation
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's complete contact information.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Observation manuscripts must not exceed 600 words of text. Online supplementary material must not be included.
References
Observation manuscripts must include no more than 6 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited, identified by superscript Arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors or the first 3 followed by "et al." when there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables
Observation manuscripts may include up to 2 tables or figures. Tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file, and figures may be uploaded as separate files or appended to the end of the manuscript for initial submission. Each table and figure must be numbered, titled, cited in the text, and not duplicate data presented elsewhere.
Recent Publications
Interpretation of Racial Differences in Match Rates
David J. Browning
10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.1335
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Generative Artificial Intelligence–Driven Voice Assistance for Patient Education in Ophthalmology
Allon Jacobs, Dana Anselmo, Raya McHugh, Ignacio Fernandez-Garcia, Chris Fang, Rae Lasko, Subhabrata Mukherjee, Nancy Holekamp
10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.1307
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Ophthalmology Resident Clinics—A Road Paved With Good Intentions
Jin Kyun Oh, Ives A. Valenzuela, George A. Cioffi
10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.1377
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Intralenticular Stratification in a Complicated Cataract
Dian Jiao, Jingli Guo, Peiquan Zhao
10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.1313
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Small Copy Number Neutral Intrachromosomal Translocation of PAX6 and Aniridia
Linda M. Reis, Jared Tomei, Ryan Gallagher, Andrea Matter, Joseph Carroll, Ulrich Broeckel, Elena V. Semina
10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.1389
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Accepted articles are generally published Online First and then again in a print/online issue.
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A cover letter is required and should include complete contact information for the corresponding author and whether the authors have published, posted, or submitted any related papers from the same study.
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Specialty JAMA Network journals have an open access option with fee waiver and discount policies.
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