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Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery is a peer-reviewed monthly ophthalmology journal focused on cataract and refractive surgery. It is the official journal of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, and publishes original research, laboratory science research articles, review/update articles, correspondence, and letters to the editor.
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Subject
Ophthalmology, Surgery
Impact Factor
3.2
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0886-3350
eISSN
1873-4502
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Hybrid open access; article processing charge is charged on acceptance for authors choosing open access, with possible $0.00 APC under eligible read-and-publish agreements.
Submission Instructions
Journal Of Cataract And Refractive Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Full-Length
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 must include the headings Purpose, Setting, Design, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript must be organized after the introduction under the subheads Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, Value Statement, Disclosures Summary, References, and Figure/Video/Supplemental Data legends. A Value Statement is required after the main text and before the References with the subheads "What Was Known" and "What This Paper Adds," a Synopsis of no more than 30 words describing the main finding is required, and any use of AI in writing must be disclosed in a standalone statement at the end of the main text before the References under the subhead "Artificial Intelligence Use".
References
Reference list must not exceed 35 entries. References must be cited in superscript and numbered in order of first mention, with the reference list numbered to match citation order and listing all author names without using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
The combined total of figures and tables must not exceed 6. Figure legends must appear in the main text after the References rather than with the figure files.
Laboratory Science
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 must include the headings Purpose, Setting, Design, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript must be organized after the introduction under the subheads Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, Value Statement, Disclosures Summary, References, and Figure/Video/Supplemental Data legends. A Value Statement is required after the main text and before the References with the subheads "What Was Known" and "What This Paper Adds," and an "Artificial Intelligence Use" statement must be included at the end of the main text before the References if AI tools were used.
References
References must not exceed 35. References must be cited in superscript and numbered in order of first mention, with all author names listed in the reference list and no bibliography used.
Figures & Tables
The combined total of figures and tables must not exceed 6. Figure legends must be placed in the main text after the References rather than included with the figure files. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance using Arabic numerals and cited in the text.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must be structured. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Topic, Clinical relevance, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and must include the registration number.
Manuscript
Manuscript text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the Methods section must include the subheads Eligibility criteria for considering studies for this review, Search methods for identifying studies, Study selection, Data collection and risk of bias assessment, and Data synthesis and analysis. The registration number must be included in the text, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in writing must be disclosed at the end of the main text before the References under the subhead 'Artificial Intelligence Use.'
References
References must be cited in superscript and numbered in order of first mention, the reference list must be numbered to match, all author names must be listed without using 'et al.,' and a bibliography must not be used.
Figures & Tables
Figure legends and video legends must be placed in the main text after References, and figures, tables, and references that exceed the journal length limits must be uploaded as Supplemental Data. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance using Arabic numerals and all must be called out in the text.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required to state whether reporting guidelines were followed and which reporting guidelines were used. Cover letter must explicitly state whether reporting guidelines were followed and identify the reporting guidelines used.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be limited to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Topic, Clinical relevance, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and it must include the registration number.
Manuscript
Manuscript text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the Methods section must include the subheads Eligibility criteria for considering studies for this review, Search methods for identifying studies, Study selection, Data collection and risk of bias assessment, and Data synthesis and analysis. The registration number must be included in the abstract and the main text, and any use of AI in writing must be disclosed at the end of the main text before the References under the subhead "Artificial Intelligence Use".
References
References must be cited in superscript and numbered in order of first mention, with all author names listed in the reference list and no bibliography.
Figures & Tables
Figures, tables, and references that exceed the journal length limits must be uploaded as Supplemental Data. Figure legends must be placed in the main text after References, and tables must be created in Word rather than embedded as images.
Review–Update
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A descriptive abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be a single-paragraph descriptive abstract without section titles.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 4000 words. Subheads may follow standard organization or be used as needed, and after the main text the manuscript must include Acknowledgements, Disclosures summary, References, and Figure/Video/Supplemental Data legends. A Synopsis of no more than 30 words describing the main finding must be uploaded as a separate file, and the manuscript must include a blinded conflict of interest and financial support disclosures summary plus an 'Artificial Intelligence Use' statement before the References if AI was used.
References
References must not exceed 70. References must be cited in superscript and numbered in order of first mention, with the reference list numbered to match and listing all author names without using 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables
The combined total of figures and tables must not exceed 6. Figure legends must be placed in the main text after the References, while figures exceeding journal length limits must be uploaded as Supplemental Data. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of appearance using Arabic numerals and cited in the text.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A descriptive abstract is required and must be uploaded as a separate file rather than included in the main text. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be descriptive.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 1500 words. No subheads are permitted in the main text. A blinded conflict of interest and financial support disclosures summary must be included, and any use of AI in writing must be disclosed in a standalone statement at the end of the main text before the References under the subhead "Artificial Intelligence Use."
References
References must not exceed 15. References must be cited in superscript and numbered in order of first mention, with all author names listed in the reference list and no bibliography used.
Figures & Tables
The combined total of figures and tables must not exceed 2. Figure legends must be placed in the main text after the References.
Ophthalmic Images
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 150 words. A blinded conflict of interest and financial support disclosures summary must be included, and any use of AI in writing must be disclosed in a standalone "Artificial Intelligence Use" statement before the References.
References
References are limited to 2. References must be cited as superscripts and numbered in order of first mention, with all author names listed in the reference list and no bibliography.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 4 figures is permitted, tables are not permitted, and a maximum of 1 video is allowed. Figure legends must be placed in the main text after the References rather than included with the figure file. Multi-panel figures are permitted only if submitted as a single figure file.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Title must be formatted as "Comment on: Original article title." A title page and a conflict of interest and financial support disclosures statement must be included, and author blinding is not required.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 5. Reference 1 must cite the original article, citations must use superscript numbering, references must be numbered in order of first mention, and all author names must be listed without using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 1 figure and/or table is allowed, and a maximum of 1 video is allowed.
Recent Publications
Effect of pupillary dilation on ocular biometry and intraocular lens power calculation: prospective cohort study
Liangjia Zeng, Yuke Pan, Mingfeng Lu, Yujie Tian, Wenlu Yu, Haorui Yuan, Xiaofei Hu, Jiaqing Zhang, Lixia Luo, Xuhua Tan
10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001843
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Comparison of horizontal and vertical intraocular lens fixation in the flanged intrascleral haptic fixation technique
Mehmet Icoz, Ozlem Aktas Ozaltun, Mucella Arikan Yorgun
10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001855
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Erratum to: Novel 3D-printed coaxial light microscope adapter for ophthalmic wet laboratory
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10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001931
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Size exchange and vault response in posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation: 12 years at a high-volume center
Hannuy Choi, Ik Hee Ryu, In Sik Lee, Hyunjean Jung, Chae Eun Lee, Tae Keun Yoo, Youngsub Eom
10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001857
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Visual and refractive outcomes of intracapsular and add-on toric intraocular lenses in postkeratoplasty astigmatism: retrospective study
Paul Teping, Loïc Hamon, Achim Langenbucher, Berthold Seitz, Loay Daas
10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001842
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Frequently asked questions
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Is a cover letter required?
Cover letter is optional and may be submitted as a separate file to introduce the manuscript and points covered.
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Hybrid open access journal.
Reformat to Journal Of Cataract And Refractive Surgery using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
Corneal surgery and disorders
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
Glaucoma and retinal disorders
Retinal and Macular Surgery
Ocular Infections and Treatments
Corneal Surgery and Treatments
Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
Ocular Disorders and Treatments
Retinal Diseases and Treatments
Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
Connexins and lens biology
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Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
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Retinal and Optic Conditions
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Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
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Big Data and Digital Economy
Retinal Imaging and Analysis
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