Eye Open

Eye Open is the open-access journal of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. It publishes peer-reviewed ophthalmology research that is freely available worldwide, helping new evidence reach clinicians, researchers and policymakers.

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  • Eye Open aims to deliver accessible, up-to-date content from across all eye care sectors. All articles undergo rigorous peer review to ensure quality and value. We greatly appreciate your support as an author, reviewer or reader.

    Winfried Amoaku, Editor in Chief

About Eye Open

Launched in 2025, Eye Open is the open-access companion journal to Eye journal. It publishes cutting-edge research, innovative clinical insights, and transformative advancements in the field of ophthalmology.  

Eye Open seeks to offer a broad and open platform, an international outlook, and diverse article types that reflect the needs of the community, thereby expanding the scope of scientific discourse and knowledge dissemination in ophthalmology.  

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Member benefits

RCOphth members receive a 15% discount on article processing charges when publishing in Eye Open.

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For questions about manuscript submissions, author guidance or the publication process, contact the Eye Open editorial office.

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