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Show The Way We'll Be: The Future of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology Thirty years ago Lawton Smith, MD, published the inaugural issue of the Journal of Clinical Neuro- Ophthalmology. He felt passionately that our subspecialty have its own voice and a forum to present and discuss interesting case studies and clinical reports. At the time, some doubted Dr. Smith's decision to launch the journal because it would divert neuro-ophthalmology literature from mainstream ophthalmology journals. But ultimately his decision proved to be correct and the Journal began to flourish. In 1994, the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) adopted the Journal as its official publication and Ronald Burde, MD, became the editor-in- chief. Dr. Burde decided on ‘‘a change in editorial direction'' with ‘‘an emphasis now placed on publishing papers reflecting both the basic and clinical sciences of our specialty.'' The name of the journal was changed to the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. In 2001, the torch was passed to Jonathan Trobe, MD, as the third editor-in-chief. Dr. Trobe instituted a variety of sections, including Photo Essays, Reviews, Viewpoints, and Neuro-Ophthalmology-at-Large. Setting high standards through meticulous copyediting and excellent illustrative material, Dr. Trobe further raised the standards and impact of the Journal. As a new leadership team now takes the helm, the Journal continues to evolve. A new cover and interior design appear with this issue. I have appointed two associate editors, Nancy Newman, MD, and Agnes Wong, MD. Section editors have been assigned to oversee specific aspects of the Journal: State-of-the-Art Reviews: Grant Liu, MD, and Randy Kardon, MD, PhD Basic Science in Neuro-Ophthalmology: Jeffrey Bennett, MD, PhD, and Lynn Gordon, MD, PhD Point Counter-Point: Andrew Lee, MD, and Vale´rie Biousse, MD Photo Essay: Tim McCulley, MD Literature Commentary: Mark Moster, MD, and Michael Lee, MD Clinical-Pathological Case Study: Neil Miller, MD Books Received: Michael Vaphiades, DO Neuro-Ophthalmology News: Kathleen Digre, MD Eleven additional colleagues will also serve on the editorial board, many giving the Journal strong interna-tional representation. We have transitioned to an electronic submission system (http://www.editorialmanager.com/jno) providing an effi-cient and rapid method to move manuscripts through the peer review process. The Journal will also now provide online publication ahead of print. Once published online, these articles will be made available on PubMed and can be cited. It is important to note that PubMed recognizes the date of online publication as the date of official publication. Online publication ahead of print will, therefore, lead to a rapid turnaround time from acceptance to publication. To help navigate these processes, Jason Roberts, PhD, has been appointed managing editor of the Journal. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the mechanics of medical publishing, the application of ethical standards, and the running of an editorial office. I hope you will find the changes energizing and exciting. However, for the Journal to continue to improve, we all need to participate! Although the focus of the Journal will remain primarily clinical, basic science research studies are also welcome. In addition, I strongly encourage those making presentations at the Walsh and NANOS meetings to submit their material to the Journal. As we enter the fourth decade of publishing the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, we look back with gratitude at our rich legacy of leadership: Lawton Smith, Ronald Burde, and Jonathan Trobe. Lanning B. Kline, MD Editor-in-Chief, 2010 Kline: J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2010; 30: 5-6 5 Message from the New Editor Lawton Smith, MD, Editor-in-Chief 1981-1994. Ronald Burde, MD, Editor-in-Chief 1994-2001. Jonathan Trobe, MD, Editor-in-Chief 2001-2010. ‘‘Gentler the path with familiar footsteps to follow.'' 6 Kline: J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2010; 30: 5-6 Message from the New Editor |