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The African Vision and Eye Health publishes original peer-reviewed papers of scientific and clinical research in optometry, ophthalmology, vision science and other related fields. View our Editorial Team.
The African Vision and Eye Health publishes original peer-reviewed papers of scientific and clinical research in optometry, ophthalmology, vision science and other related fields. View our Editorial Team.
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LATEST ARTICLES
Original Research |
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| Leading optometry research institutions and countries in Africa: Lessons for building synergy and resilient education | |
| Pious T. Amoako, Samuel Kyei, Paul Owusu, Joseph M. Sa-Ambo, Gideon Owusu, Randy Asiamah, Patrick Evans Agyiri, Samuel Ankamah, Khathutshelo P. Mashige | |
| 30 November 2025 | |
Review Article |
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| Ocular axial length and its associations: A systematic review | |
| Andrew T. Chikara, Tanya Evans, Solani D. Mathebula | |
| 18 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Baseline pupil size predicts dilation rate with 1% tropicamide in a young African population | |
| Michael Ntodie, Enoch Eduaful, Carl H. Abraham, Osbert D. Antwi, Khathutshelo P. Mashige | |
| 11 November 2025 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 31 October 2025 | |
Case Report |
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| Peripheral ulcerative keratitis: Challenges in immunosuppressing an immunocompromised patient | |
| Jacobus F. Heukelman, Craig D. Anderson | |
| 31 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Evaluation of the performance of the Waggoner computerised colour vision test | |
| Ali Almustanyir | |
| 30 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Ready-made readers vs CR-39: A study of refractive index, clarity, and scratch resistance | |
| Mieke Vermeulen, Gillian R. Alsemgeest, Ju-Ané Oberholzer, Siddeeqa Jhetam | |
| 23 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Keratoconus in Northern Tanzania: A hospital-based prevalence and clinical profile study | |
| Focus P. Maro, Vanessa R. Moodley | |
| 20 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Knowledge of myopia control among newly qualified optometrists in South Africa | |
| Nasrin Rawat, Nashua Naicker | |
| 16 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Optometry faculty perspectives on low vision care and rehabilitation education in sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Carl H. Abraham, Diane van Staden, Nishanee Rampersad | |
| 10 October 2025 |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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| Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 84 of African Vision and Eye Health |
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| We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 84 of African Vision and Eye Health. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-01 | More... |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 |
Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible| More Announcements... |
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