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NewCochrane EvidencePublished 13 Jul 2017
Types of materials for frontalis sling surgery for congenital ptosis
Protocol: To evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of various materials used in frontalis sling surgery for congenital ptosis. -
NewCochrane EvidencePublished 12 Jul 2017
Using a probe to clear a blockage in a child's tear duct
What is the aim of this review? Sometimes children are born with a blocked tear duct. The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out whether it is better to immediately clear this blocked tear duct, using a probe, or to wait to see if the blockage clears on it's own. Cochrane review authors collected and analyzed all relevant studies to answer this ... -
NewCochrane EvidencePublished 3 Jul 2017
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs versus corticosteroids for controlling inflammation after uncomplicated cataract surgery
Review aim The aim of this review was to find out if topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (alone or taken in combination with topical corticosteroids) or topical corticosteroids alone are better for controlling eye inflammation after cataract surgery. Cochrane review authors collected and analyzed all relevant studies to answer this ... -
TitlePublished 2 Jul 2017
Optical coherence tomography for monitoring the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Eyes and Vision Group Konstantinos Fotis Title Wednesday, June 28, 2017 ... -
TitlePublished 2 Jul 2017
Immediate sequential bilateral surgery versus delayed sequential bilateral surgery for cataracts
Eyes and Vision Group Mor Dickman Title Tuesday, June 27, 2017 ... -
UpdatedCochrane EvidencePublished 26 Jun 2017
Punctal plugs for dry eye syndrome
What is the aim of this review? The aim of this Cochrane Review was to determine whether punctal plugs, which are inserted into the tear ducts to block tear drainage, can treat dry eye syndrome. Cochrane review authors searched for all relevant studies and identified 18 clinical trials. Key messages It is unclear whether punctal plugs are effective ... -
UpdatedCochrane EvidencePublished 21 Jun 2017
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) drugs for diabetic macular oedema
What is the aim of this review? The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out which is the best type of anti-VEGF drug for diabetic macular oedema (DMO). Cochrane researchers collected and analysed all relevant studies to answer this question and found 24 studies. Key messages Anti-VEGF drugs given by injection into the eye improve vision in people ... -
NewCochrane EvidencePublished 17 Jun 2017
Wavefront excimer laser refractive surgery for adults with refractive errors
Protocol: The primary objective will be to compare the effectiveness and safety of wavefront versus conventional excimer laser refractive surgery for the correction of refractive errors in adults in terms of postoperative uncorrected visual acuity, residual refractive error, and residual higher-order aberrations. The secondary objective will ... -
NewCochrane EvidencePublished 7 Jun 2017
Focal laser treatment in addition to chemotherapy for retinoblastoma
What was the aim of this review? The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out if focal laser therapy in addition to treatment by systemic chemotherapy for retinoblastoma reduces the risk of tumour recurrence. Key messages There were no data comparing systemic chemotherapy alone to systemic chemotherapy with laser therapy. What was studied in the ... -
NewCochrane EvidencePublished 1 Jun 2017
Laser or vitrectomy for vitreous floaters
What was the aim of this review? The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out whether laser or vitrectomy is the most effective and safe treatment for vitreous floaters. Key messages It is unclear whether or not laser or vitrectomy is better for the treatment of vitreous floaters. What was studied in this review? The eyeball is filled with a ...