About the Journal

Aims and Scope

Ocular Oncology and Pathology provide a selection of topical clinical and basic research articles covering the etiology, pathology, diagnostic techniques, imaging features, and advances in the medical and surgical treatment of ophthalmic cancers. The focus lies on clinicopathological correlations, evidence-based clinical studies, and translational science. In addition to original research, Ocular Oncology and Pathology features timely reviews on contemporary topics, novel-insight case reports, and letters to ensure that the readers remain up to date with recent advances. 

Journal Sections

Viewpoint
By invitation, 1,500 words, 2 tables and figures (total), 15 references. Personal viewpoint based upon published evidence or clinical experience. Could include a diagnostic method, therapeutic choice, or approach to counseling. Subject to peer review.

Clinical Research
By submission, 2,500 words, 5 tables and figures (total), 50 references.
Previously unpublished original scientific work with an emphasis on ocular oncology or pathology. Could be clinical or laboratory science. Subject to peer review.

Basic Science Research
By submission, 2,500 words, 5 tables and figures (total), 50 references.
Previously unpublished original scientific work with an emphasis on ocular oncology or pathology. Could be clinical or laboratory science. Subject to peer review.

Point Counterpoint
By invitation, 1,500 words, 2 tables and figures (total), 15 references each. 2 authors arguing for their position based upon published evidence or clinical experience. Could include diagnostic methods, therapeutic choice or approach to counseling. Subject to peer review.

Klintworth Lecture
By invitation, subject to peer review.

Stallard Lecture
By invitation, subject to peer review.

Case Series
Case Series presents clinical cases with significant new insights or an unusual and noteworthy course. Submissions should be based on a series of similar individual cases. The manuscript should provide a new perspective on a recognized clinical scenario or may represent an entirely new clinical condition. The novelty of the case series may lie in the phenotype, the presentation, the investigation, and/or the management. A substantive, relevant review of the literature including an up-to-date review of previous relevant cases should be included in the manuscript to provide a basis for the novelty of the reported case series.
 
We strongly encourage authors to comply with the CARE guidelines. The manuscript must include statement(s) detailing that written informed consents for publication were obtained and from whom for each individual case presented (e.g. “Written informed consents were obtained from the patients for publication of this case series and any accompanying images.”). If the patients had died, consents for publication must be obtained from their next of kin. If the patients described in the case series are minor or vulnerable, then consents for publication must be obtained from the parents/legal guardians. The completed consent forms must be made available to the Editor if requested, and will be treated confidentially.
 
Article Types

Research Article

Research Articles report on primary research. They must describe significant and original observations. Consideration for publication is based on the article’s originality, novelty, and scientific soundness, and the appropriateness of its analysis.
Research Articles are reports of original work. Authors are asked to follow the EQUATOR Network for Research Articles.
Prior approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or an Ethics Review Committee is required for all investigations involving human subjects.

A downloadable template is available below.
Documents

Research Article (DOCX, 27.17 KB)

Research articles should contain 2,500 words, 5 tables and figures (total), 50 references, and an abstract of max. 200 words.

Review Article

Review Articles are considered reviews of research or summary articles. They are state-of-the-art papers covering a current topic by experts in the field. They should give evidence on and provide answers to a well-defined aspect or question in a particular area. Review Articles must include a critical discussion of the reported data and give a clear conclusion with potential impacts on the standard of care.

A downloadable template is available below.

Documents

Review Article (DOCX, 22.79 KB)

Review articles should contain up to 5,000 words, 5 tables and figures (total), 50 references, and an abstract of max. 200 words.

Editorial

Editorials are discussions related to a specific article or issue written by an editor or other member of the publication staff.

A downloadable template is available below. 

Documents

Editorial (DOCX, 24.02 KB)

 

Letter

Letters are encouraged if they directly concern articles recently published in the journal. If accepted, the editors reserve the right to submit such letters to the authors of the articles concerned prior to publication, in order to permit them to respond in the same issue of the journal.
In exceptional cases, Letters may also address data published in another journal or general subjects related to matters discussed in the journal.

A downloadable template is available below. 

Documents

Letter (DOCX, 23.33 KB)

Letters should contain 500 words, notables and figures, 5 references, and no abstract.

Contact Information

Should you have any problems with your submission, please contact the editorial office: