1.   TITLE PAGE should be numbered as page 1, and should have on it only (a) the title, (b) name(s) of the author(s), (c) the institution(s) of author(s), (d) address for reprints and inquiries, and (e) the name(s) of sponsoring organization(s)-NOTHING ELSE.

2.   ABSTRACT should be the only material on page 2. It should be no more than 250 words. Give here the author's OWN exact data, amounts, percentages, etc. as presented in the paper and the conclusions drawn therefrom. Use "active voice" in writing.

3.   TEXT of the article should be divided into sections of: (A) INTRODUCTION, (B) MATERIALS AND METHODS (or CASE REPORTS) and (C) DISCUSSION. Write the whole paper in "active voice", and avoid "passive voice".

4.      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Keep these to an absolute minimum, and be specific, e.g. "Thanks are due to Mr... for Fig. 2".

5.   REFERENCES should be consecutively cited in the body of the paper, and listed at the end in the same order. Each listed reference must give full title of the paper or book and the names of ALL the authors. Adhere to the following style in typing them:

      A. FOR ARTICLES:

1.   Humayun M: Awan's syndrome (primary orbital hypertelorism, narrow-angle glucoma and lean physique) in two women. Jpn J Ophthalmol 1991; 35: 428-434. (Reconfirm the spellings of names, vol. no, pages, year, title, etc.).

      2.   Khan MD, Islam Z, Nawaz K, Islam Z, and Khan MA: Perforating eye injuries caused by disposable syringes. Pak J Ophthalmol 1990; 6: 97-9. (Give names of all the authors, and do not use "et al" etc.)

      B. FOR BOOKS

      1.   Newell FW: Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts. 6th ed., St. Louis. C.V. Mosby Company, 1986, p. 73.

      2.   Duke-Elder S, and Leigh AG: Diseases of the Outer Eye. Cornea and Sclera. In Duke-Elder S (ed): System of Ophthalmology, vol. 8, part 2. St. Louis, C.V. Mosby Company, 1965, pp. 110-114. (Recheck publisher, city, etc.)

6.   FIGURES should be numbered in order of appearance in the text. Each figure should have pasted on its back a label with (1) figure's number, (2) the last names of authors, and (3) an arrow indicating the top of the figure. Nothing else should be written or pasted on back of a figure or a photograph. Legends for the figures should be typed DOUBLE-SPACED on a SEPARATE SHEET, and should include description of features shown, names of authors, names of structures, kind of stain, magnification, etc. Example:

      Figure 1 (Khan, Chaudhry, and Sheikh). Right eye. Histologic section of tumor. Spindle-B type malignant melanoma cells form the main part of tumor with a few mitotic figures. Arrow points to a nodule of epithelioid cells at the right upper corner, (Hematoxyline and eosin X400).

7.   TABLES: Should be typed DOUBLE-SPACED, with NOTHING underlined. TRIPLE-CHECK all numbers and percentages.

      Previously published material and figures should include permission to reproduce from the original publication and original author. Photographs with faces should be accompanied by permission to publish from the subject of the photograph or by a parent in case of minor. Photographs should have a glossy finish and preferably be in black & white. Color reproductions will be done only if the authors pay the cost.

      THE JOURNAL only accepts manuscripts in ENGLISH.

      Type EVERYTHING double-spaced, and underline nothing. An abbreviated title of four or less words, the last names of the authors and the page number should be provided in the upper right hand corner of all pages. DO NOT use abbreviations. DOUBLE CHECK the numbers and percentages in tables. Incomplete manuscripts will not be acknowledged, and those received without duplicates will be returned to the authors. Papers will be accepted on the understanding that they are not simultaneously being submitted to any other journal or publication, and that they have not been previously published. All papers will be subject to reviews by expert referees and, if necessary to revisions. THE JOURNAL will also consider for publication, letters, short notes on useful diagnostic and therapeutic tips, announcements, and interesting photographic documentations. Send TWO or more sets of completed manuscript and figures to either of the following addresses:

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