Journal of Refractive Surgery

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Journal of Refractive Surgery is a medical journal that focuses on the field of refractive surgery. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and clinical reports that provide comprehensive coverage of refractive and lens-based surgery. The Journal of Refractive Surgery is the official journal of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, a partner of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Refractive Surgery was established in 1985. It is a monthly peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles in the field of refractive surgery, including myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. The journal also covers topics related to lens-based surgery, such as cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation.

The journal's content includes original research articles, review articles, clinical reports, case reports, editorials, and letters to the editor. The journal also publishes special issues on specific topics in refractive and lens-based surgery.

Abstracting and indexing[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Refractive Surgery is abstracted and indexed in PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 3.709.

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