Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO)
OPO is the top optometry journal in the world - and ranked 20th in the top international ophthalmology, optometry and vision science journals.
The world's leading optometry journal
OPO provides important evidence-based information about the assessment and management of patients and is especially relevant to hospital optometrists and those with special interests. Many editions are themed and focus on key areas such as vision and IT displays, binocular vision and glaucoma. It also publishes invited review papers from top researchers in their fields.
Start reading today
OPO is published six times a year and is available in online and printed formats. College members can access OPO completely free of charge. Simply log onto the College website and then visit OPO online.
If you would prefer printed copies, phone us on 020 7839 6000 or email optometry@college-optometrists.org.
Submit a paper
Find out more information on how you can submit a paper to OPO editors, for the opportunity to have your work published in this prestigious journal.
This month, don't miss...
2020: a special volume for OPO
The year 2020 will include many celebrations for things connected to vision and Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics (OPO) will be no different. The 2020 volume will include a very special issue, the Ida Mann issue.
To rub or not to rub? – effective rigid contact lens cleaning
This article compares the efficacy of cleaning of rigid contact lenses using two care solutions with and without rubbing.
Get more out of OPO and other journals
You may not read OPO, but the lecturers you listen to and the authors you read, do!
Professor David Elliot MCOptom Editor-in-Chief, Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics