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and treatment modality. Imaging reviews should thor-
oughly discuss all aspects of a specific diagnostic or
experimental imaging technique.
A
Ab
bssttrraacctt
Provide an UNSTRUCTURED abstract (150
words maximum)
S
Seeccttiioon
nss
The text should be ordered into sections as appro-
priate to the subject. Most of the following suggested sec-
tions should be applicable for most reviews: background,
historical review, natural history, indications, contraindi-
cations, patient selection, preoperative evaluation, opera-
tive technique, postoperative care, complications, com-
parative techniques, conclusion, and references. Reviews
should be well illustrated and comprehensively refer-
enced.
For Case Reports
A
Ab
bssttrraacctt
Provide an UNSTRUCTURED abstract (100
words maximum).
I
In
nttrrood
du
uccttiioon
n
The introduction should not be an extensive review
of the literature, but only of that portion that is pertinent
to the presentation of the case, and should be approxi-
mately 100 to 150 words in length.
C
Caassee R
Reep
poorrtt
The report should be complete and concise and pre-
sented in 100 to 350 words, averaging 200 words.
D
Diissccu
ussssiioon
n
The Discussion should be approximately 400 to 800
words as merited by the subject.
For Instruments/Devices/Technology Reports
A
Ab
bssttrraacctt
Provide an UNSTRUCTURED abstract (100
words maximum).
I
In
nttrrood
du
uccttiioon
n
The introduction should present the comparative
background necessary to understand the purpose of the
novel instrumentation presented. It should be approxi-
mately 100 to 150 words in length.
R
Reep
poorrtt
A complete, concise, critical description of the
instrumentation and its use should be provided in
approximately 150 to 300 words.
D
Diissccu
ussssiioon
n
The discussion should summarize the found and
potential advantages and disadvantages of the instru-
mentation, its indications, and contraindications for
use.
For Technique Reports
A
Ab
bssttrraacctt
Provide an UNSTRUCTURED abstract (100
words maximum).
I
In
nttrrood
du
uccttiioon
n
The introduction should not be an extensive review
of the literature, but should present, in approximately
100 to 150 words, the necessary background including
other available techniques and the problem or limitation
that the new technique addresses.
T
Teecch
hn
niiq
qu
uee
The technique should be described so that the qual-
ified reader will understand its rationale and be able to
perform it. Known and potential caveats should be pre-
sented. The presentation may require 100 to 400 or more
words, averaging 200 words.
D
Diissccu
ussssiioon
n
The discussion should be brief and summarize the
presentation, including any useful information that is
not appropriately delineated in the description of the
technique, as well as advantages and disadvantages, pos-
sible indications, and contraindications.
For Brief Reports
This brief format is reserved for preliminary reports
and other short reports that do not qualify as Case
Reports, Instruments/Devices/ Technology, or Technique
reports.
A
Ab
bssttrraacctt
Provide an UNSTRUCTURED abstract (100
words maximum).
I
In
nttrrood
du
uccttiioon
n
The introduction should present the purpose of the
report. It should not be an extensive review of the litera-
ture, but only of that portion that is pertinent to the
topic. It should be approximately 100 to 150 words in
length.
D
Deessiiggn
n aan
nd
d M
Meetth
hood
dss
Describe the basic design, subjects, and scientific
methods used for the investigation of the question.
F
Fiin
nd
diin
nggss
This should be complete and concise and presented
in 100 to 350 words, averaging 200 words.
D
Diissccu
ussssiioon
n
The Discussion should be approximately 400 to 800
words as merited by the subject.
For Images in Ophthalmology
This section is intended to highlight the visual
aspect of ophthalmology. We welcome your submission
of high-quality photographic prints or slides (in tripli-
