It has been said that electronic or digital publications represent a cultural revolution greater than the one produced by the invention of the printing press itself. Indeed, especially in science, these publications enable the communication and reception of new knowledge at a speed heretofore unimaginable. Obviously, the traditional print journals have already realized the benefits of this convenience and have begun to adjust to these new media by offering their content electronically and becoming partially or totally digital. Unfortunately, they nearly always fail to allow free or easy access to their content.

A eOftalmo prides itself on being the Brazilian representative of these modern times. We do not engage in our colleagues’ practices of charging authors to publish their articles or charging readers to read them. With the certainty of becoming more vigorous with each issue, eOftalmo is focused on offering free and scientifically sound studies and reviews with a clear practical interest. For instance, the current issue includes a valuable review of the ocular manifestations of the Zika virus, which has recently caused so much damage in our country. Another article deals with the processes of harvesting and analyzing donor corneas for transplantation, as well as their conservation and the importance of the endothelium as a criterion for the use of these corneas. A third article discusses “astigmatism,” from the controversial aspects of the term itself to the significance of its practical, everyday applications. Finally, a clinical case of orbital myeloid sarcoma rounds out the issue presented today. I am confident that our readers will find these articles pleasurable and very useful. Enjoy!

Harley E. A. Bicas
Editor Associado eOftalmo

Harley E. A. Bicas
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1599-1081
http://lattes.cnpq.br/0420074069856687

Received on: March 20, 2018.
Accepted on: March 23, 2018.