- Open call
- Open access · CC BY 4.0
Call for Papers
The International Journal of Glaucoma welcomes submissions throughout the year from clinicians, researchers and multidisciplinary teams working on glaucoma. IJG is a journal for all glaucoma research, including basic, clinical, surgical, device and epidemiological studies.
Research the journal welcomes
IJG is a journal for all glaucoma research, including basic, clinical, surgical, device and epidemiological studies. The topics listed illustrate the range of work the journal considers, including but not limited to:
- Glaucoma pathophysiology: retinal ganglion cell degeneration, optic nerve head biomechanics, trabecular meshwork and aqueous outflow
- Intraocular pressure and its measurement
- Biomarkers of disease and progression
- Optical coherence tomography, other imaging and visual field testing
- Medical therapy and pharmacology
- Laser and surgical treatment, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Glaucoma drainage devices and other devices
- Epidemiology, public health and health services
Article types
One list of article types applies to the journal. 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
There are no fixed length limits for any article type; manuscripts should be concise and proportionate to their content.
How to submit
Please prepare the manuscript according to the Instructions for Authors, then submit it through one of the routes below.
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Primary route
ManuscriptZone
The journal's online submission and tracking system.
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Alternative route
Submission form
A single web form with the journal preselected.
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Assisted route
Editorial email
For authors who need help with submission.
Authors must use only one submission route for the same manuscript.
Review, publication and fees
- Screening
- All submissions undergo initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the journal's scope and minimum requirements proceed to independent peer review.
- Peer review
- Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request. Manuscripts that proceed to external peer review are normally evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts.
- Decisions
- Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, reporting quality, and relevance to the journal.
- Publication
- Accepted articles are published open access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license (CC BY 4.0); authors retain copyright.
- Article processing charge
- USD 1,200, payable only after acceptance; withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy. Fee-relief requests are considered case by case; contact the editorial office.
Questions before submitting
Questions about the fit of a manuscript or about submission requirements can be sent to the editorial office at [email protected].