Ophthalmology (OPM)

Section Information

Ophthalmology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases and visual disorders. It addresses conditions affecting the cornea, lens, retina, optic nerve, and ocular adnexa. The field integrates clinical assessment, surgical care, imaging technologies, and rehabilitation to preserve and restore vision.

Modern research in ophthalmology includes advances in retinal imaging, ocular genetics, minimally invasive surgery, regenerative medicine, and innovative therapeutics for glaucoma, cataract, retinal disorders, and corneal diseases. Rapid developments in diagnostic devices and imaging have significantly improved early detection and patient outcomes.

This section publishes clinical studies, research articles, reviews, and case reports addressing ocular pathology, visual function, surgical interventions, emerging technologies, and vision science.

Scope

Cornea and External Eye Diseases
- Corneal infections, dystrophies, and degenerations
- Dry eye disease, ocular surface disorders, and tear film pathology
- Corneal transplantation, cross-linking, and refractive surgery
- Advances in imaging and diagnostic biomarkers
Glaucoma
- Pathophysiology and risk factors of optic nerve damage
- Screening, monitoring, and visual field assessment
- Medical, laser, and surgical management
- Innovations in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
Cataract and Lens Disorders
- Age-related, congenital, and secondary cataracts
- Phacoemulsification, intraocular lens technologies, and surgical techniques
- Refractive cataract surgery and postoperative outcomes
- Optical biometry and surgical planning
Retina and Vitreous
- Diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vascular diseases
- Retinal detachment, macular holes, and vitreoretinal disorders
- OCT, angiography, and advanced retinal imaging
- Laser therapy, intravitreal injections, and surgical interventions
Oculoplastics and Orbital Diseases
- Eyelid malpositions, lacrimal system disorders, and orbital pathology
- Reconstructive and aesthetic eyelid surgery
- Management of orbital tumors and inflammatory conditions
- Trauma repair and functional rehabilitation
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Amblyopia, refractive errors, and developmental eye disorders
- Diagnosis and management of strabismus
- Congenital cataract, glaucoma, and retinal diseases
- Screening tools and early intervention strategies
Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Optic neuropathies, visual pathway disorders, and neuro-visual processing
- Papilledema, cranial nerve palsies, and visual field defects
- Neuroimaging and electrophysiological testing
- Systemic and neurologic disease presentations affecting vision
Vision Science and Rehabilitation
- Visual perception, ocular physiology, and functional vision research
- Low-vision rehabilitation and assistive technologies
- Optics, visual ergonomics, and refractive correction
- Technological innovations improving visual function and quality of life