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ECRs: Start your Publishing Career with our new Open Access journal, Neuroretina!

Our new launch fully open access journal Neuroretina is open for submissions - with a few full APC waivers for suitable submissions!

Are you an early‑career researcher or clinician working at the intersection of ophthalmology and neuroscience? Neuroretina, Springer Nature’s dedicated journal for translational and clinical research on retinal diseases, is now open for submissions - and this is the perfect moment to share your work!

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new themed collection, 'Oculomics in Neurodegenerative Disease: From Biomarkers to Early Diagnosis', showcasing how ocular biomarkers - whether structural, vascular, proteinopathy, functional, or molecular - can aid in the early detection, disease stratification, and progression monitoring of neurodegenerative disorders. Research focusing on the development of machine learning models, longitudinal imaging studies, comparative biomarker studies, and cross-disciplinary applications is especially encouraged. Find out more here.

Full APC Waivers for Suitable Submissions

To support early-career practitioners and researchers, we’re offering full Article Processing Charge waivers for papers that meet our scope and quality criteria. We know how crucial accessible publishing pathways are in the first stages of your academic career - this is our way of helping your work reach the global community without barriers.

A Diverse, International, and Highly Respected Editorial Board

Our editorial board brings together leading clinicians, surgeons, and scientists from across the world - experts who are shaping the field and championing new voices in research. Their expertise spans retina‑focused neuroscience, imaging innovation, surgical advances, and translational breakthroughs. With such a broad lens, your work will receive thoughtful, rigorous, and field‑relevant evaluation.

Be Part of the Next Wave of Retinal Research

If you’re working on a novel dataset, an innovative technique, or a translational insight that brings the bench closer to the bedside, we want to hear from you. Our new collection is the ideal home for high-quality original research, reviews, and short communications from rising voices in the field.

👉 Explore the journal and submit your manuscript:
https://link.springer.com/journal/44448

If you’re unsure whether your work fits the scope - or want to know more about eligibility for APC waivers - feel free to reach out. We’re here to support you at every step of your publishing journey.

Publish with Neuroretina. Advance the science. Shape the future of retinal health.