BMC Ophthalmology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Regenerative ophthalmology.

Regenerative ophthalmology is a specialized field dedicated to repairing and regenerating damaged eye tissues through advanced biological techniques. Unlike traditional ophthalmology, which often relies on surgical interventions and medications to manage eye conditions, regenerative ophthalmology utilizes innovative methods such as stem cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue engineering. These approaches aim to restore the natural function of the eye by harnessing the body's own healing processes, potentially offering more permanent and less invasive solutions to vision loss and eye diseases.

Recent years have seen remarkable progress in this field, including the development of new biomaterials, advancements in imaging technologies, and personalized treatment strategies.

This Collection aims to showcase research focused on the medical, clinical, and regenerative aspects of ophthalmology. We welcome research articles on topics including, but not limited to:

Stem cell therapy for eye diseases

Optogenetic gene therapies

Tissue engineering strategies for retinal and corneal regeneration

Optic nerve regeneration

Ocular surface reconstruction using tissue engineering techniques

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

BMC Ophthalmology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Environmental impacts on ocular health.

Environmental factors such as air pollution, ultraviolet radiation, climate change, and temperature fluctuations are increasingly recognized as significant contributors to ocular diseases. These environmental exposures can exacerbate or even initiate conditions such as dry eye disease, allergic conjunctivitis, cataracts, and retinal disorders. Understanding the mechanisms by which environmental stressors affect ocular tissues is critical for developing preventive strategies and therapeutic interventions.

Recent studies have highlighted associations between particulate matter and increased emergency visits for conjunctivitis, as well as the role of ambient temperature in exacerbating ocular surface inflammation. Additionally, emerging research is currently exploring how climate change and urbanization may influence the prevalence and severity of ocular diseases through altered exposure patterns and increased oxidative stress.

The aim of this Collection is to showcase research that investigates the medical, clinical, and public health dimensions of environmental influences on eye health. Therefore, this Collection welcomes research articles that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Epidemiological links between environment and eye disease

Mechanisms of ocular damage from environmental pollutants

Climate change and ocular health

UV radiation and temperature effects on the eye

Prevention, diagnostics, and public health strategies

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.