Showing 21-40 of 157 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Eye and ear 
- Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor for neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Aug-2014
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of uncorrectable severe vision loss in people aged 55 years and older in the developed world. Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to neovascular AMD accounts for most AMD-related sev
- Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor for prevention of postoperative vitreous cavity haemorrhage after vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Aug-2015
Postoperative vitreous cavity haemorrhage (POVCH) is a significant complication following vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). It delays visual recovery and can make further treatment difficult if the view of the fundus is significantl
- Antiviral treatment and other therapeutic interventions for herpes simplex virus epithelial keratitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2015
Eye disease due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) commonly presents as epithelial keratitis which, though usually self-limiting, may persist or progress without treatment.
- Antivirals for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2012
Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL) is characterised by sudden loss of hearing of cochlear or retro-cochlear origin without an identifiable cause. Antivirals are commonly prescribed, but there is no consensus on the treatment regimen or t
- Aqueous shunts for glaucoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Oct-2008
Aqueous shunts are employed for intraocular pressure (IOP) control in primary and secondary glaucomas that fail medical, laser, and other surgical therapies.
- Autoinflation for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Apr-2013
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 4, 2006.
- Betahistine for Ménière's disease or syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Feb-2011
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 1, 2001 and previously updated in 2008.
- Botulinum toxin for the treatment of strabismus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jan-2012
The use of botulinum toxin as an investigative and treatment modality for strabismus is well reported in the medical literature. However it is unclear how effective its use is in comparison to other treatment options for strabismus.
- Botulinum toxin type A therapy for blepharospasm
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2008
Blepharospasm is a focal dystonia characterized by chronic intermittent or persistent involuntary eyelid closure due to spasmodic contractions of the orbicularis oculi muscles. Other facial and neck muscles are also frequently involved. Most cases are idi
- Cognitive behavioural therapy for tinnitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Aug-2010
This is an update of a Cochrane Review originally published in Issue 1, 2007 of The Cochrane Library.
- Community screening for visual impairment in the elderly
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-May-2008
While the aims of multicomponent screening of older people are broad, any benefit arising from the inclusion of a vision component in the assessment will necessarily be dependent on improving vision.
- Conventional occlusion versus pharmacologic penalization for amblyopia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2010
Amblyopia is defined as defective visual acuity in one or both eyes without demonstrable abnormality of the visual pathway, and is not immediately resolved by wearing glasses.
- Corticosteroids for acute bacterial meningitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Mar-2016
In experimental studies, the outcome of bacterial meningitis has been related to the severity of inflammation in the subarachnoid space. Corticosteroids reduce this inflammatory response.
- Corticosteroids for the treatment of idiopathic acute vestibular dysfunction (vestibular neuritis)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Apr-2011
Idiopathic acute vestibular dysfunction (vestibular neuritis) is the second most common cause of peripheral vertigo after benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and accounts for 7% of the patients who present at outpatient clinics specialising in the
- Corticosteroids for treating optic neuritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Aug-2015
Optic neuritis is an inflammatory disease of the optic nerve. It usually presents with an abrupt loss of vision and recovery of vision is almost never complete. It occurs more commonly in women than in men. Closely linked in pathogenesis, optic neuritis m
- Day care versus in-patient surgery for age-related cataract
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2015
Age-related cataract accounts for more than 40% of cases of blindness in the world with the majority of people who are blind from cataract living in lower income countries. With the increased number of people with cataract, it is important to review the e
- Diuretics for Ménière's disease or syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2010
This is an update of a review first published in The Cochrane Library Issue 3, 2006.
- Ear drops for the removal of ear wax
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Problems attributed to the accumulation of wax (cerumen) are among the most common reasons for people to present to their general practitioners with ear trouble. Treatment for this condition often involves use of a wax softening agent (cerumenolytic) to d
- Educational interventions for the prevention of eye injuries
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
Ocular injury is a preventable cause of blindness, yet it remains a significant disabling health problem that affects all age groups. Injuries may occur in the home, in the workplace, during recreational activities or as a result of road crashes. Types of
- Endonasal versus external dacryocystorhinostomy for nasolacrimal duct obstruction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Dec-2010
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) procedures can be performed using external or endonasal approaches. The comparative success rates of these procedures are unknown.
