Anterior Segment Disorders

Dear Colleagues,

As Guest Editors of the forthcoming Special Issue on anterior segment disorders: diagnosis and management, we warmly invite scholars, clinicians, and researchers to contribute original manuscripts that will enrich our collective understanding of these critical areas of ophthalmology. The anterior segment comprises all structures located anteriorly up to the lens, including the cornea, which is the transparent outer layer; the anterior chamber, which is the space between the cornea and iris filled with aqueous humor; the iris, which is the colored part of the eye; the pupil, which is the central aperture in the iris; the angle, which is the region between the cornea and iris and is critical for aqueous humor drainage; the lens, which is the eye's natural lens; the posterior chamber, which is the space between the iris and lens; and the ciliary body, which is the structure that produces aqueous humor and maintains lens positioning. Anterior segment disorders encompass a diverse range of conditions affecting these structures, significantly impacting vision and quality of life. Early and accurate diagnosis combined with effective management strategies is essential for preserving vision and preventing disease progression.

This Special Issue aims to compile a comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed articles exploring various topics related to the diagnosis and management of anterior segment disorders. We invite original research articles, and reviews, across all types of research, including clinical studies, epidemiological studies, surgical techniques, imaging techniques, diagnostic methods, pharmacological studies, biomechanical studies, genetic and molecular studies, comparative studies, long term follow-up studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and quality of life studies. Potential topics include but are not limited to epidemiology and prevalence studies, advancements in diagnostic imaging and biomicroscopy techniques, novel surgical approaches, emerging therapeutic interventions, pathophysiology research, treatment outcomes assessment, and artificial intelligence applications in anterior segment care.

We are particularly interested in manuscripts addressing the latest research on refractive errors and their management, anterior segment inflammation and immune-mediated disorders, lens pathology and cataract surgery innovations, corneal ectasia and degenerative conditions, interaction with ocular surface disease including eyelid disorders and dry eye syndrome, anterior uveitis and infectious keratitis, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in anterior segment disease diagnosis and management. We welcome all articles on outcomes of anterior segment surgery in all its aspects, including technique. Additionally, insights into long-term outcomes of surgical interventions, patient quality of life and functional vision outcomes, and strategies for optimizing clinical care delivery are highly welcome.

We are honored to invite contributors to submit their studies, helping to advance the field and improve patient care.

Dr. Itay Lavy
Dr. Nir Erdinest
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Clinical Medicine is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.