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Ophthalmology Glaucoma

Ophthalmology Glaucoma is a journal collaboration between the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society and serves as the official journal of the American Glaucoma Society. It publishes original articles on diagnosis, pharmacological therapy, surgical technique, and basic science advances relevant to glaucoma care.

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Subject Ophthalmology
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2589-4234
eISSN 2589-4196
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3300 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Ophthalmology Glaucoma accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Manuscripts

Cover Letter Publication must be approved by all authors and by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out.
Abstract A structured abstract is required and must be included in the manuscript file on a separate page. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Objective or Purpose, Design, Subjects, Participants, and/or Controls, Methods, Intervention, or Testing, Main Outcome Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main text should include an introduction, Methods, and a final discussion section, and a conclusion section must not be inserted. A précis of 35 words or fewer summarizing the main finding or outcome in complete unbulleted sentences without abbreviations or acronyms must be submitted as a separate file, the title page must include 3 to 5 key words, and any use of generative AI in writing must be declared in a section titled 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' before the references.
References References must be in AMA style. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and all references must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be submitted as separate files. Legends for print figures must be included at the end of the manuscript file, and tables must be titled and numbered consecutively with a heading for each column and be able to stand independently.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state whether reporting guidelines were followed and which were used, and whether the exact full search strategy for at least one database was presented in an appendix with sufficient detail to permit replication.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured in five sections. Abstract must include the headings Topic, Clinical relevance, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and the registration number must be included in the abstract.
Manuscript Text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the Methods section must include the subheadings '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.' A separate précis of 35 words or fewer is required and must summarize the main finding or outcome in complete unbulleted sentences without abbreviations or acronyms, 3 to 5 key words must be added to the title page, a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process must be included before the references if applicable, the registration number must be included in the text, and authors should state whether there was an a priori protocol for the review.
References References must be in AMA style. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be submitted as separate files. Print figure legends must be included at the end of the manuscript file, tables must be titled and numbered consecutively and uploaded as individual Word files with one table per file, and online-only figures and tables must be submitted as properly labeled PDF files.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state whether reporting guidelines were followed and which were used, and whether the exact full search strategy for at least one database was presented in an appendix with enough detail to permit replication.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured into five sections. Abstract headings must be Topic, Clinical relevance, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and the registration number must be included in the abstract.
Manuscript Text must be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the Methods section must include the subheadings '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.' A précis of 35 words or fewer must be submitted separately in complete unbulleted sentences without abbreviations or acronyms and must summarize the main finding or outcome, the title must identify the report as a systematic review, meta-analysis, or both in the subtitle, the registration number must be included in the text, and any use of generative AI in writing must be disclosed in a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the References list.
References References must be in AMA style. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be submitted as separate files. Legends for print figures must be placed at the end of the manuscript file, tables must include titles and footnotes and be uploaded as individual Word files, and online-only figures and tables must be submitted as properly labeled PDF files with callouts in the manuscript.
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Translational Science Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Include a précis of 35 words or fewer as a separate file summarizing the main finding or outcome in complete unbulleted sentences without abbreviations or acronyms, add 3 to 5 key words to the title page, and if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, include a declaration section before the references.
References References must be in AMA style. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be submitted as separate files.
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Ags Meeting Paper

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured and submitted on a separate page in the manuscript file. Abstract must include Objective or Purpose, Design, Subjects, Participants, and/or Controls, Methods, Intervention, or Testing, Main Outcome Measures, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must include a title page, introduction, Methods, and discussion as the final section, and it must not include a conclusion section in the main text. Include 3 to 5 key words on the title page, a separate précis of 35 words or fewer summarizing the main finding in complete unbulleted sentences without abbreviations or acronyms, and if AI-assisted writing was used, add a 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the references.
References References must be in AMA style. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance, and all references must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be submitted as separate files. Print figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be titled and numbered consecutively, include a column heading for each column, contain titles or legends and footnotes, and be able to stand independently.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be included in the manuscript file.
Manuscript Correspondence is limited to 700 words. Correspondence must begin with 'To the Editor' and use the title format 'Re: [last name of first author of published article] et al.: [title of the published article to which the Correspondence refers.]'. Correspondence must end with each author's name, degree, and location, and any use of generative AI in writing must be disclosed in a section titled 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' before the references.
References Correspondence may include no more than 5 references, including the article to which the authors are responding. References must be in AMA style. The commented article must be cited in the first paragraph, listed as reference 1, and all references must be cited in the text in consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures, tables, or graphs are typically not included. Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be submitted as separate files.
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Report (Invited)

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the manuscript number of the original submission and a point-by-point response to the original reviewers' questions and suggestions.
Abstract A 35-word unstructured abstract is required for editors' and reviewers' view only. Abstract must not exceed 35 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Report must not exceed 1000 words. Text must be in narrative rather than structured format. Title must not exceed 80 characters including spaces, 3 to 5 key words must be added to the title page, a précis must be submitted as a separate file, any use of generative AI in writing must be disclosed in a declaration before the References list, and the acknowledgment section is reserved for grants and funding only.
References Report may include no more than 7 references. References must be in AMA style. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Report may include one figure, graph, chart, or concise table in print and up to three additional items as online supplemental material. Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be submitted as separate files. Online supplemental material must be identified by inserting '(available at available at http://www.ophthalmologyglaucoma.org)' at relevant points in the manuscript.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must include a title page and abstract, with the discussion as the final section and no separate conclusion section. The title page must include 3 to 5 key words, and if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, a declaration section must be included before the References list.
References References must be in AMA style. References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and must be submitted as separate files. Print figure legends must be included at the end of the manuscript file, and tables must be uploaded as individual Word files with one table per file.
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Recent Publications

Socioeconomic Differences in Glaucoma Medication Spending Under Medicare Part D: Evidence on Price vs Utilization

Taemin Kim, Anh Vu, Chien-Hsiang Weng

10.1016/j.ogla.2026.05.013
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Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Polygenic Risk Score is Associated with Disease Progression

Niloufar Bineshfar, Kanza Aziz, Hetince Zhao, Yan Zhao, Uday Pratap Singh Parmar, Ha My Thi Vy, Ghislain Rocheleau, Ron Do, Jae H. Kang, Ayellet V. Segrè, Louis R. Pasquale, Janey L. Wiggs, Nazlee Zebardast

10.1016/j.ogla.2026.05.014
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Positive Airway Pressure and Long-Term Glaucoma Risk in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Real-World Cohort Study

Takashi Nishida, Riya Mittal, Robert N. Weinreb, Ghazaleh Soltani, Seyedeh Melika Hashemi, Amelia de Oliveira Pereira, Shahin Hallaj, Sally L. Baxter, Maryam Maghsoudipour, Sasan Moghimi

10.1016/j.ogla.2026.05.012
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Corrigendum

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10.1016/j.ogla.2026.05.008
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Remote tonometry identifies significant variability in the timing of IOP response to topical medication change

Jasdeep Sabharwal, Margaret Tharp, Natalie Hamilton, Yulia Nam, Maria Catalina Pizarro Penaranda, Louay Almidani, Jacob Kanter, Elyse McGlumphy, Alan L. Robin, Harry A. Quigley, Pradeep Y. Ramulu, Thomas V. Johnson

10.1016/j.ogla.2026.05.007
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

9 days submission to first decision; 44 days submission to decision after review; 81 days submission to acceptance; 8 days acceptance to online publication

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters are required for all new or transferred submissions. The cover letter should note prior submission to this or another journal, include manuscript numbers when applicable, and provide any additional information for the editorial board or editorial office.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 3300 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

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Research Topics

Glaucoma and retinal disorders Retinal Diseases and Treatments Corneal surgery and disorders Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Retinal and Macular Surgery Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Retinal Imaging and Analysis Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders Ocular Oncology and Treatments Vestibular and auditory disorders Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research Corneal Surgery and Treatments Retinal and Optic Conditions Ocular Disorders and Treatments Ocular Infections and Treatments Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome

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