眼科學自1899年出版以來，已成為國際臨床和實驗眼科工作的常用指南。針對實際問題，它包含了一系列面向患者的報告，涵蓋眼部疾病的病因、診斷技術以及醫療和外科治療的進展。直截了當、實事求是的報道提供了既有趣又有用的閱讀。除原著外，眼科還有書評和一個標題為臨床病理病例報告的章節。本刊的國際發行量很大，反映了其實用功能的重要性。

Published since 1899, ?Ophthalmologicaí has become a frequently cited guide to international work in clinical and experimental ophthalmology. Focused on practical problems, it contains a selection of patient-oriented reports covering the etiology of eye diseases, diagnostic techniques, and advances in medical and surgical treatment. Straightforward, factual reporting provides both interesting and useful reading. In addition to original papers, ?Ophthalmologicaí features book reviews and a section headed ?Clinicopathologic Case Reportí. The large international circulation of this journal reflects the importance of its practical function.