About the Journal
The Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (JOECSA) is the official Journal of the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) with a subscribed membership of about 500. JOECSA is an open access journal, published in English in hard and soft copy formats and is dedicated to all aspects of ophthalmology and community eye health.
This peer-reviewed scientific journal publishes research papers contributing towards new knowledge in eye care, prevention of blindness and poverty eradication efforts relevant to Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. JOECSA’s broad objective is to produce a high quality, regular, self-sustaining, peer reviewed ophthalmic journal which will increase local and international visibility and citation of ophthalmic research from the Eastern and central African Region.
JOECSA is a fully open access journal, providing authors with a distinctive new online submission and interactive review service on its recently improved portal:
https://joecsa.coecsa.org/index.php/joecsa/about/submissions
Current Issue
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Volume 5, Issue 2 (2024): Advances in Ophthalmology Research
This issue of the Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (JOECSA) presents peer-reviewed original research, case reports, and reviews focusing on key advancements in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and innovations in diabetic retinopathy screening. The issue also includes a special editorial on regional eye health policy development.
Published:
2025-05-13
