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Progress in Retinal and Eye Research

Progress in Retinal and Eye Research is a reviews-only, invitation-based journal covering basic and clinical aspects of the eye for molecular biologists, neuroscientists, physiologists, vision researchers, and ophthalmologists. It covers all aspects of eye research, including the retina, pigment epithelial layer, cornea, tears, lacrimal glands, aqueous humour, iris, ciliary body, trabeculum, lens, vitreous humour, and diseases such as dry-eye, inflammation, keratoconus, corneal dystrophy, glaucoma, and cataract.

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Subject Ophthalmology
Impact Factor 14.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1350-9462
eISSN 1873-1635
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range USD 6730 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

Progress in Retinal and Eye Research is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract not exceeding 250 words is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be concise and factual in an unstructured format.
Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and Review Article proposals must include a contents page outlining the areas to be covered. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and if AI tools were used for manuscript preparation it must include a declaration section immediately above the references specifying the tool used and the reason for using it.
References Citations must use author name and year format. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript and accompanied by captions.
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Recent Publications

Macular Fibrosis Secondary to Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration: from Clinic to Biology

Heping Xu, Jiaxin Pu, Ciajiao Yi, Wen Deng, Xiang-ling Yuan, Zhongping Chen, Qian Xiang, Qichang Wang, Feng Wen, Mei Chen

10.1016/j.preteyeres.2026.101488
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Stromal Transplantation and corneal-sparing techniques in ectatic diseases

Takahiko Hayashi, Ami Igarashi, Kyohei Fujiwara, Hidenaga Kobashi, Hyeck-Soo Son, Sabine Kling, Naoyuki Morishige, Satoru Yamagami, Khoa D. Tran, Antonio Moramarco, Farhad Hafezi, Fatma Feyza Nur Keskin Perk, Aylin Kılıç, Luis Fernández-Vega-Cueto, David Madrid-Costa, Lamis Baydoun, Gerrit Melles, Mario Nubile, Jorge Alio del Barrio, Vito Romano

10.1016/j.preteyeres.2026.101487
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s1350-9462(26)00045-5
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Diabetic Retinal Disease Cure Accelerator: Modernizing Staging and Endpoints

Konstantina Sampani, Ward Fickweiler, Dorene S. Markel, Latrice Faulkner, Stela Vujosevic, Tunde Peto, Olivia Meyerhoffer, Malvina Eydelman, S.Robert Levine, Jennifer K. Sun, Thomas W. Gardner, Michael D. Abramoff

10.1016/j.preteyeres.2026.101485
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Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology: Historical Perspectives, Biological Properties, and Clinical Applications

Mohammadali Ashraf, Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny, Charles S. Bouchard, James Chodosh, Ali R. Djalilian, Hajirah N. Saeed

10.1016/j.preteyeres.2026.101473
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2 days from submission to first decision; 45 days from submission to decision after review; 127 days from submission to acceptance; 3 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A formal appeal letter is required for authors appealing a revision or rejection decision. The appeal must be submitted in writing by the corresponding author, include the word “Appeal” and the manuscript reference number in the subject line, explain why the decision is disputed, provide point-by-point responses to relevant editor or reviewer comments, and include supporting evidence where applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 6730 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Retinal Development and Disorders Retinal Diseases and Treatments Glaucoma and retinal disorders Retinal Imaging and Analysis Corneal surgery and disorders Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Corneal Surgery and Treatments Photoreceptor and optogenetics research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Retinal and Optic Conditions Connexins and lens biology Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Retinal and Macular Surgery Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies CRISPR and Genetic Engineering Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes Cellular transport and secretion Ocular Infections and Treatments