Aims and Scope of the American Journal of Ophthalmology

The American Journal of Ophthalmology is a premier, peer-reviewed scientific publication that welcomes the submission of original, previously unpublished manuscripts from ophthalmologists and visual science specialists worldwide.

Our esteemed journal, published monthly since 1884, features a wide range of articles, including full-length investigations, clinical observations, and laboratory research with clinical relevance. The entire journal, including supplementary materials, is available online at www.AJO.com.

Publication Categories

The American Journal of Ophthalmology publishes the following article types:

• Full-Length Articles: In-depth research on various aspects of ophthalmology
• Perspectives: Expert opinions and insights on current topics in the field
• Editorials: Thought-provoking commentary from renowned ophthalmologists
• Correspondences: Letters to the editor discussing recent publications or research
• Books Reports: Reviews of recently published books in ophthalmology and visual science
• Announcements: Important updates and news from the ophthalmology community

Please note that Brief Reports and Case Reports are no longer published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. We recommend submitting these types of articles to our companion publication, the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts are accepted with the understanding that they have not been and will not be published elsewhere substantially in any format. We also expect that there are no ethical concerns with the content or data collection.

Authors may be required to provide the data upon which the manuscript is based and respond promptly to any questions about the manuscript or its authors. For more information, please refer to our policies on redundant publication.

Recent Volumes and Issues

The American Journal of Ophthalmology has recently published the following volumes and issues:

• Volume 256 (December 2023): Pages 1-202
• Volume 255 (November 2023): Pages 1-178
• Volume 254 (October 2023): Pages 1-232
• Volume 253 (September 2023): Pages 1-256
• Volume 252 (August 2023): Pages 1-336
• Volume 251 (July 2023): Pages 1-202
• Volume 250 (June 2023): Pages 1-198
• Volume 249 (May 2023): Pages 1-194
• Volume 248 (April 2023): Pages 1-180
• Volume 247 (March 2023): Pages 1-202
• Volume 246 (February 2023): Pages 1-276
• Volume 245 (January 2023): Pages 1-242

We invite you to explore our recent publications and submit your original research for consideration in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.