Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases
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The Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases (JVRD) is the official peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists, launched in August of 2016.
With this world-class online and print publication, ASRS provides a trusted resource for the highest-quality research and clinical information in the rapidly evolving field of retina.
The Journal focuses exclusively on publishing original basic, translational and clinical research papers across the spectrum of vitreoretinal diseases.
Editorial Board
JVRD is led by Editor-in-Chief Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA, FASRS, who is Founding Director of Miami Ocular Oncology and Retina (MOOR), and Professor (Tenured, Emeritus) at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, along with a stellar editorial board of leading retina experts.
Why Publish in JVRD?
JVRD brings to bear the ASRS’s considerable reach and reputation for excellence in capturing today’s most important retina science, clinical information and thought leadership. The Journal offers unparalleled visibility throughout the worldwide retina community with distribution not only to paid subscribers, but also to more than 3,000 ASRS members.
Authors who publish in JVRD receive review by the Journal's distinguished editorial board of leading international retina experts. Check out the JVRD Editorial Board.
JVRD is indexed in PubMed Central, the free full-text article archive within the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine collection. Authors can expect to see their articles on PMC within 2 to 3 weeks of publication in an issue.
Submit to JVRD
Submissions are accepted in the following categories:
- Original Manuscripts: A clinical research study with an introduction, methods, results, and conclusion based on an unbiased scientific study. It should include a patient cohort or cohorts of sufficient size to allow valid statistical analysis. Structured abstract required.
- Case Series: A case series is a grouping of similar case studies on a specific disease or condition, which includes treatment options and approaches, surgical techniques, and a discussion on evidence based outcomes when available. Structured abstract required.
- Case Report: A case report is an in-depth study of patient’s diagnosis, treatment options and approaches, surgical techniques, with discussion on evidence based outcomes when available. It can include up to 3 cases. Structured abstract required.
- Review: Invited Submissions Only.
- Letter to the Editor: Invited Submissions Only.
- Editorial/Commentary: Invited Submissions Only.
- Clinical Trials: Invited Submissions Only.
- Research Briefs: Invited Submissions Only.
- Retinal Controversies: Pro and Con: Invited Submissions Only.
Before you submit, please check out our Submission Guidelines
Enjoy New JVRD Author's Forum Podcast!
Join JVRD Editor-in-Chief Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA, FASRS, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in the Journal with authors who share their insights on clinical research and explore its significance for advancing patient care. Click here to learn more.
Submit to JVRD!
Visit https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jvrd to submit an article to JVRD.
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Peer Review Resources
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