Category Archives: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology

The Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology is the official journal of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and is committed to timely publication of original, peer-reviewed ophthalmology and vision science articles.

Excerpt from the Editor-in-Chief’s Year in Review
Aug 14th, 2019

My first year as Editor-in-Chief for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology (CJO) has been an exciting and inspiring journey. With a keen focus on further improving key metrics for the journal and implementing new initiatives to raise the profile of the research published in our journal, I have been humbled by the support I have […]

August 2019 Issue Highlights
Aug 13th, 2019

The August 2019 issue of the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology (CJO) is now available online.  What’s in the August issue? Resident Perspectives: This month, our stellar team of residents have summarized 5 articles from the issue, with a focus on topics that are relevant to learners here in Canada and around the globe. Included in […]

Survey of reported eye injuries from handheld laser devices in Canada
Jun 28th, 2019

Read the full article through the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology website: Full Article AuthorsSami S. Qutob, Katya P. Feder, Michelle O’Brien, Leonora Marro, James P. McNamee, David S. Michaud Abstract Background Unprotected exposure to handheld lasers can cause temporary or permanent vision loss depending on the laser classification. Objective To evaluate the occurrence of, and […]

CJO’s Inaugural Visual Abstract
Jun 27th, 2019

The CJO’s inaugural visual abstract provides a graphical summary of the following article from the June issue: Comparison of 2 regimens of loteprednol etabonate and bromfenac for cataract surgery. The article is also featured in the CJO’s first Resident Perspectives digest, which highlights a handful of articles from each issue with summaries written by members of the CJO’s Resident Advisory Council. […]

Message from the Editor-in-Chief
May 3rd, 2019

The Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology (CJO) is the official journal of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS). While our focus is on the Canadian perspective, we know that key stakeholders across Canada and around the world are working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to move forward our collective mission of excellence in patient care, vision science, […]

Identifying the ophthalmic needs of families living in Toronto shelters
Nov 2nd, 2018

October 2018 Issue HighlightAccess the full article Authors Fady Sedarous, MD candidate, Helen Dimaras, PhD, Maram Isaac, MBBS, MHA, Myrna Lichter, MD, FRCSC, Nasrin N. Tehrani, MBBCh, MSc, FRCSEd (Ophth), FRCSC DOI | Check For Updates Abstract Objective To assess the ophthalmic needs of families with children residing in Toronto shelters. Design Cross-sectional study. Participants Forty-nine […]

CJO Authorship: Author Inquiries
Nov 2nd, 2018

Visit the Elsevier Support Center to find the answers you need. Here you will find everything from Frequently Asked Questions to ways to get in touch. You can also check the status of your submitted article or find out when your accepted article will be published.

CJO Authorship: After Acceptance
Nov 2nd, 2018

Proofs One set of page proofs (as PDF files) will be sent by e-mail to the corresponding author (if we do not have an e-mail address then paper proofs will be sent by post) or, a link will be provided in the e-mail so that authors can download the files themselves. Elsevier now provides authors […]

CJO Authorship: Preparation
Nov 2nd, 2018

Peer review This journal operates a single blind review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision […]