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European Ophthalmic Review
Established: October 2007 Current Edition: Volume 3, Issue 1
Aims and Scope
European Ophthalmic Review enables time-pressured physicians to stay abreast of key advances and opinion in ophthalmic practice in Europe.
European Ophthalmic Review comprises balanced and comprehensive articles written by leading authorities addressing the most important and salient
developments in the field of ophthalmology.
European Ophthalmic Review endeavours to support physicians, clinicians and leading industry professionals in continuously developing their
knowledge, effectiveness and productivity. The editorial policy has been designed to encourage discussion among this peer group.
Comprehensive bibliographies for each article mean that European Ophthalmic Review is an informative and valuable reference tool for use
throughout the year.
Structure and Format
European Ophthalmic Review is a bi-annual journal comprising review articles, case reports, practice guides, theoretical discussions and
original research.
The structure of each edition of the publication comprises section categories determined by the Editor. The degree of coverage assigned to each
category is the decision of the Editor, and in part reflects the views of the Editorial Board.
Articles are fully referenced, providing a comprehensive review of existing knowledge and opinion.
Each edition of European Ophthalmic Review is also replicated in full online at www.touchbriefings.com
Editorial Expertise
European Ophthalmic Review is supported by various levels of expertise:
Guidance from an Editorial Board consisting of leading authorities from a variety of ophthalmic disciplines.
Invited contributors are recognised authorities from their respective fields.
Peer review – conducted by experts appointed for their experience and knowledge of a specific topic.
An experienced team of Editors and Technical Editors.
Peer Review
On submission, all articles are assessed by the Editor to determine their suitability for inclusion and appropriateness for peer review.
The Editor, following consultation with either a member of the Editorial Board or the author(s), identifies appropriate reviewers, who are selected on the
basis of their specialist knowledge in the relevant area.
Following review, papers are either accepted without modification or returned to the author(s) to incorporate required changes. The Editor reserves the
right to accept or reject any proposed amendments.
Submissions and Instructions to Authors
Contributors are identified and invited by the Editor with the support of the Technical Editors and guidance from the Editorial Board.
Following acceptance of an invitation, the author(s) and Editor formalise the working title and scope of the article.
Subsequently, the Editor provides an ‘Instruction to Authors’ document and additional submission details.
The Editor is always keen to hear from leading authorities wishing to discuss potential submissions, and will give due consideration to any proposals.
Please contact the Editor for further details. The ‘Instruction to Authors’ information is available for download at www.touchbriefings.com
Reprints
All articles included in European Ophthalmic Review are available as reprints (minimum order 1,000).
Please contact Fergus Brunning at fergus.brunning@touchbriefings.com or T: +44 (0) 20 7452 5285.
Distribution and Readership
European Ophthalmic Review is distributed bi-annually through controlled circulation to senior professionals in the field in Europe.
Subscriptions
European Ophthalmic Review is published twice a year and is available on subscription. Subscription rates for 2009 are as follows: Full Institutional (online
and print): €180 (Europe), US$225 (the Americas); Full Institutional (online only): €170 (Europe), US$210 (the Americas); Full Personal (online and print):
€80 (Europe), US$100 (the Americas); Full Personal (online only): €70 (Europe), US$85 (the Americas). European opthalmologists and other professionals in
the ophthalmic field in Europe qualify for free subscriptions. Further information and an order form are available at www.touchbriefings.com/subscriptions
or contact Miriam Oppenheim at miriam.oppenheim@touchbriefings.com or T: +44 (0) 20 7452 5135.
Copyright and Permission
Touch Briefings, a Touch Group plc company, is the sole owner of all articles and other materials that appear in European Ophthalmic Review, unless
otherwise stated. Permission to reproduce an article, either in full or in part, should be sought from the publication’s Editor.
www.touchbriefings.com
www.touchbriefings.com provides clinicians and other industry professionals with a free resource of thousands of articles from over 50 annual and
bi-annual publications, spanning 22 healthcare specialities.
Available online at www.touchbriefings.com is European Ophthalmic Review’s sister publication, US Ophthalmic Review.
About Touch Briefings
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portfolio of over 50 print publications and dedicated industry websites, Touch Briefings aims to assist in the education and practice of healthcare and
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