Open access · Peer reviewed
Research on the optic nerve, the eye’s pressure and the field of vision.
International Journal of Glaucoma publishes research on glaucoma, from the biology of the optic nerve to diagnosis and patient care, free to read for everyone.
- Short title: IJG
- Publisher: Open Access Pub
- CC BY 4.0, authors retain copyright
From the optic nerve head to the clinic
IJG considers all glaucoma research, including basic, clinical, surgical, device and epidemiological studies, with pathophysiology as a core area.
The areas below are illustrative. Read the full Aims and Scope.
Where the journal looks
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Pathophysiology
Retinal ganglion cell degeneration, optic nerve head biomechanics, trabecular meshwork and aqueous outflow.
- 02
Risk, genetics and biomarkers
Risk factors, genetic susceptibility and markers of disease and progression.
- 03
Diagnosis and imaging
Imaging, visual field testing and screening for detection and progression.
- 04
Medical and surgical care
Pharmacotherapy, laser and incisional surgery, and glaucoma devices.
- 05
Neuroprotection
Pathways and targets that may protect or regenerate the optic nerve.
- 06
Epidemiology and outcomes
Prevalence, health services, adherence, quality of life and patient-reported outcomes.
Article types
IJG publishes the article types listed here. Requirements for each type are set out in the Instructions for Authors.
- Original Research
- Review
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Methods
- Short Communication
- Case Report
- Clinical Case Image
- Commentary
- Letter
Editors who work on the eye
The Editor-in-Chief and the editors who oversee the assessment of manuscripts.
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Editor-in-Chief
Gianluca SCUDERI
Associate professor, Sapienza University of rome, Rome, Italy
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Editorial Board
Ciro Caruso
Corneal Transplant Center, Pellegrini Hospital, Naples, Italy.
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Editorial Board
Giuseppe Giannaccare
University of Cagliari, Italy
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Editorial Board
Iok-Hou Pang
University of North Texas, United States
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Editorial Board
Remzi Karadag
Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkey
How to publish in IJG
Manuscripts are submitted through ManuscriptZone, the simple submission form or the editorial office. Peer review is single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request.
Submit
- Online through ManuscriptZone, with full tracking.
- Or through the simple manuscript submission form.
- Questions: [email protected]
Article processing charge
USD 1,200
Payable only after acceptance; withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal’s withdrawal policy. Fee relief is considered case by case; contact the editorial office.
Editorial decisions are independent of the charge. Read the full Article Processing Charges page.