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.

BMC Ophthalmology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Secondary intraocular lens implantations.

Secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is a critical procedure for restoring vision in patients who lack adequate capsular support or have experienced complications following primary cataract surgery. These interventions are essential for managing aphakia and improving visual outcomes in complex cases, including trauma, surgical complications, or congenital anomalies.

Advancements in surgical techniques and IOL design have expanded the options for secondary implantation, including scleral-fixated, iris-fixated, and anterior chamber lenses. Understanding the indications, outcomes, and complications associated with these procedures is vital for optimizing patient care and guiding clinical decision-making.

Recent studies have explored the long-term safety and efficacy of various fixation methods and the impact of secondary IOLs on quality of life. Additionally, emerging research is investigating novel biomaterials, minimally invasive approaches, and postoperative management strategies to reduce complications such as IOL dislocation, glaucoma, and cystoid macular edema.

The aim of this Collection is to showcase research that investigates the surgical, clinical, and technological dimensions of secondary IOL implantation. Therefore, this Collection welcomes research articles that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Indications and patient selection for secondary IOL implantation

Surgical techniques and fixation methods

Postoperative outcomes and complication management

Innovations in IOL design and biomaterials

Comparative studies of secondary IOL approaches

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.