Abstract
Only authors know how tough is today to publish an interest case report in ophthalmology. Even the case is not previously described and for sure its publication will help other clinicians to better treat their patients, many submitted case reports are rejected quickly by most clinical journals.
Although it’s noticeable that some case reports still make a valuable contribution to medical literature [1], there is a trend to think that the reputation of the journal depends on the lower case report published. Often, you will find them at the end of the journal, after the editorials and scientific studies. It is true that the description of a case report takes less time that the design and the performance of a prospective study. Besides, the impact factor of the journal might easily grow publishing scientific studies. However, the reader will find more information to use in clinical practice in case reports, as it’s a challenge way to learn more about its specialty
Citation
Casado A. The Disreputable History of Case Reports in Ophthalmology. SM J Case Rep. 2015;1(2):1010.