BMC Ophthalmology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Pediatric eye screening.

Pediatric eye screening plays a pivotal role in the early detection and management of visual disorders in children, including amblyopia, refractive errors, and strabismus. Timely identification of these conditions is essential for preventing long-term visual impairment and supporting optimal visual development during critical growth periods.

Recent research has explored the impact of early screening on educational outcomes, the cost-effectiveness of different screening models, and the integration of screening programs into primary care and school settings. Emerging studies are also investigating telemedicine approaches, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostics, and community-based interventions to expand reach and equity.

The aim of this Collection is to highlight research that addresses the clinical, technological, and public health dimensions of pediatric eye screening. Therefore, this Collection welcomes research articles that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Screening methods and protocols for detecting visual disorders in children
• Implementation strategies and program evaluation in diverse settings
• Outcomes of early detection and intervention on visual and developmental health
• Innovations in screening technology, including AI and telemedicine
• Comparative studies of screening approaches and cost-effectiveness

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.