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Ocular Surface

The Ocular Surface is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal covering the ocular surface across ophthalmology, optometry, genetics, molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, infectious disease, and epidemiology. It publishes critical review articles on medical and surgical management of ocular surface pathology, ocular surface physiology, responses to injury and disease, drug and device development, as well as select original research reports and articles describing cutting-edge techniques and technology in the field.

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Subject Ophthalmology
Impact Factor 5.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1542-0124
eISSN 1937-5913
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 5340 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Ocular Surface accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A narrative abstract is required for Review Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be narrative rather than structured.
Manuscript Review Articles are usually about 10–14 printed pages, equivalent to about 24–34 double-spaced manuscript pages including references, figures, and tables. Review Articles must use a topic-based outline with headings and subheadings labeled I, A, 1, a, (1), and (a). Review Articles must state the method of literature selection, including search words and databases used, the date of search, the number of articles retrieved, inclusion criteria, exclusion criteria, and a conflict-of-interest paragraph before the references, and the manuscript must also include a disclosure section plus an AI declaration statement above the references when AI or AI-assisted tools were used in writing.
References Review Articles should seldom exceed 150 references. References must be cited in the text as numbers in square brackets and listed in the order of appearance, with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively, and all tables and figures must include captions.
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High Impact Original Research Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for High Impact Original Research Reports. Abstract must be fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured under the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript text must be 3,500 words or fewer, excluding the title page, legends, and references. Manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, with the Introduction giving a brief rationale and objectives, the Results presented with minimal discussion, and the Discussion not reiterating results. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, a disclosure paragraph before the references stating any potential conflicts of interest or none, and an AI declaration statement immediately above the references if AI or AI-assisted tools were used in writing or research methods.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in the reference list in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files with the manuscript, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All tables and figures must be cited in numerical order, and tables must include captions with any notes placed below the table body.
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Research Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not permitted for Research Correspondence.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1200 words. Text must have no subheadings. Manuscript must include a disclosure paragraph immediately before the references stating any potential conflicts of interest or explicitly stating that none exist.
References Reference list is limited to 7 references. References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets and listed in numerical order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Submission may include only one figure or one table, but not both. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be cited in the text and include captions, and figures must be cited in the text and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “Mechanoreceptor Piezo1 channel-mediated interleukin expression in conjunctival epithelial cells: Linking mechanical stress to ocular inflammation” [Ocul. Surf. 36 (2025) 56-68]

Seiya Fukuoka, Naoki Adachi, Erika Ouchi, Hideshi Ikemoto, Takayuki Okumo, Fumihiro Ishikawa, Hidetoshi Onda, Masataka Sunagawa

10.1016/j.jtos.2026.05.001
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Video-derived focus stacking enhances depth of field in ocular anterior segment imaging

Christoph Palme, Paolo Bonatti, Alexander Franchi, Nadja Franz, Barnabas Kremser, Victoria Stöckl, Bernhard Steger

10.1016/j.jtos.2026.05.006
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Proteomic profiling of tear fluid in patients with atopic keratoconjunctivitis

Lars Iversen, Manuel Ramirez Garrastacho, Pernille May Hansen, Bernd Thiede, Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen, Marie Louise Roed Rasmussen, Oliver Niels Klefter, Steffen Heegaard, Tor Paaske Utheim

10.1016/j.jtos.2026.05.005
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Artificial Intelligence-based smartphone application for real-time blinking assessment

Tammy H. Osaki, Gustavo A. Bonesso, Regina C. Coelho, Carlos M.G. Godoy, Lilian E. Ohkawara, Barbara M.R.T. Santos, Tulio R. Eschiapati, Juliana Y. Washiya, Midori H. Osaki

10.1016/j.jtos.2026.05.002
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Prospective evaluation of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) and correlation with clinical parameters of chronic ocular graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)

Jonas Milek, Olaf Penack, Igor-Wolfgang Blau, Robert Roehle, Anna-Karina B. Maier, Tina Dietrich-Ntoukas

10.1016/j.jtos.2026.05.004
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

7 days from submission to first decision; 43 days from submission to decision after review; 123 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 5340 excluding taxes for all article types. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Corneal Surgery and Treatments Corneal surgery and disorders Glaucoma and retinal disorders Ocular Infections and Treatments Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Urticaria and Related Conditions Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments Ocular Disorders and Treatments Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Connexins and lens biology Dermatology and Skin Diseases Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Ocular Oncology and Treatments Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Retinal Diseases and Treatments Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research

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