About the Journal
The Canadian Journal of Optometry is the Canadian Association of Optometrists' (CAO) premier publication. With an open rate of 92% (2016 Member Survey), it is easily one of the best ways to share information with the membership, which represents nearly 85% of Canadian optometrists.
The CJO publishes open-access articles in English and French. Translation is provided by the journal. While every effort will be made to ensure accuracy, it should be noted that translation may not always capture nuances or language subtleties.
ISSN: 0045-5075 (print); 2562-1505 (online).
Aims and scope: The Canadian Journal of Optometry (CJO) is dedicated to advancing the field of optometry by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research, clinical procedures, case reports, and scholarly articles. Our scope encompasses all aspects of optometry, including but not limited to vision science, ocular health, clinical practice, therapeutic interventions, technological innovations, and professional development. We welcome submissions from optometrists, vision scientists, researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting excellence in optometric practice and patient care. Our aim is to contribute to the advancement of optometry as a vital healthcare profession and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas among professionals in the field.
Fees: There are no fees for submission or publication.
Publication model: The CJO publishes four issues per year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter).
Licensing and Copyright: The copyright for all articles published in CJO is held by the author. Our open-access articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which permits reuse, distribution and reproduction of the article, provided that the original work is properly cited and the reuse is restricted to non-commercial purposes. On acceptance, authors are asked to affirm that they grant the publisher of the CJO (Canadian Association of Optometrists) an exclusive license on a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free basis.
Manuscripts are usually considered for publication only if they are original contributions and have not been submitted for publication elsewhere.
Manuscripts submitted for consideration for publication are evaluated by any or all of the following:
- journal editor;
- members of a peer review board; and
- two or more independent referees who are specially selected as nationally recognized experts in the subject area of the manuscript.
The CJO uses a double-blind model of peer review.
Referees judge the manuscript on one or more of the following criteria:
- usefulness to the practicing optometrist;
- compliance with the editorial standards and objectives of the journal with regard to the originality of the contribution;
- clinical or scientific significance to the profession and suitability of the subject matter;
- enrichment of the optometric and other scientific literature.
Optometric journals generally publish six basic types of manuscripts:
- Original Research
- Brief Communications
- Case Reports
- Systematic or Scoping Reviews
- Invited Editorials
- Letters to the Editor
