Showing 41-60 of 157 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Eye and ear 
- Endothelial keratoplasty versus penetrating keratoplasty for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Feb-2014
Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED) is a condition in which there is premature degeneration of corneal endothelial cells. When the number of endothelial cells is reduced to a significant degree, fluid begins to accumulate within the cornea. As a result, the
- Environmental sanitary interventions for preventing active trachoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jan-2012
Trachoma is a major cause of avoidable blindness. It is responsible for about six million blind people worldwide, mostly in the poor communities of developing countries. One of the major strategies advocated for the control of the disease is the applicati
- Excimer laser refractive surgery versus phakic intraocular lenses for the correction of moderate to high myopia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2014
Myopia is a condition in which the focusing power (refraction) of the eye is greater than that required for clear distance vision. There are two main types of surgical correction for moderate to high myopia; excimer laser and phakic intraocular lenses (IO
- Face washing promotion for preventing active trachoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2015
Trachoma remains a major cause of avoidable blindness among underprivileged populations in many developing countries. It is estimated that about 146 million people have active trachoma and nearly six million people are blind due to complications associate
- Face-down positioning or posturing after macular hole surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Nov-2011
Macular holes cause significant loss of central vision. With the aim of improving the outcome of surgery, a variable period of face-down positioning may be advised.
- Ginkgo biloba extract for age-related macular degeneration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Dec-2012
Ginkgo is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and 'cerebral insufficiency'. It is thought to have several potential mechanisms of action including increased blood flow, platelet activating factor antagonism, and prevention of membrane dam
- Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2013
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 2, 2004 and previously updated in 2007 and 2009.
- Grommets (ventilation tubes) for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2010
Otitis media with effusion (OME; 'glue ear') is common in childhood and surgical treatment with grommets (ventilation tubes) is widespread but controversial.
- Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjuvant treatment for malignant otitis externa
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2013
Malignant, or necrotising, otitis externa is a potentially fatal infection of the external ear canal and surrounding soft tissue and bone. It may be complicated by involvement of cranial nerves, principally the facial nerves and the contents of the jugula
- Hyperbaric oxygen for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jul-2012
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 1, 2005 and previously updated in 2007 and 2009.
- Identification of children in the first four years of life for early treatment for otitis media with effusion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2009
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 2, 2003 and previously updated in 2006.
- Interventions for acute auricular haematoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jan-2011
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 2, 2004 and previously updated in 2005 and 2008.
- Interventions for acute internal hordeolum
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Mar-2013
Hordeolum is a common, painful inflammation of the eyelid margin that is usually caused by bacterial infection. The infection affects oil glands of the eyelid and can be internal or external. In many cases, the lesion drains spontaneously and resolves unt
- Interventions for acute non-arteritic central retinal artery occlusion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2008
Acute central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) occurs as a sudden interruption of the blood supply to the retina and results in an almost complete loss of vision in the affected eye. There is no generally agreed treatment regimen although a number of thera
- Interventions for acute otitis externa
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2009
Acute otitis externa is an inflammatory condition of the ear canal, with or without infection. Symptoms include ear discomfort, itchiness, discharge and impaired hearing. It is also known as 'swimmer's ear' and can usually be treated successfully with a c
- Interventions for age-related visual problems in patients with stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jan-2012
The prevalence of eye problems increases with age and, consequently, so does the level of visual impairment. As the incidence of stroke also increases with age, a significant proportion of stroke patients will have age-related visual problems. It is possi
- Interventions for asymptomatic retinal breaks and lattice degeneration for preventing retinal detachment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2014
Asymptomatic retinal breaks and lattice degeneration are visible lesions that are risk factors for later retinal detachment. Retinal detachments occur when fluid in the vitreous cavity passes through tears or holes in the retina and separates the retina f
- Interventions for chronic blepharitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2012
Blepharitis, an inflammatory condition associated with itchiness, redness, flaking, and crusting of the eyelids, is a common eye condition that affects both children and adults. It is common in all ethnic groups and across all ages. Although infrequent, b
- Interventions for convergence insufficiency: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Dec-2020
Convergence insufficiency is a common binocular vision disorder in which the eyes have a strong tendency to drift outward (exophoria) with difficulty turning the eyes inward when reading or doing close work.
- Interventions for disorders of eye movement in patients with stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Aug-2011
Eye movement disorders may affect over 70% of stroke patients. These eye movement disorders can result in difficulty maintaining the normal ocular position and difficulty moving the eyes appropriately. The resulting functional disabilities include a loss
