Showing 101-120 of 157 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Eye and ear 
- Multifocal versus monofocal intraocular lenses after cataract extraction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Aug-2012
Good unaided distance visual acuity is now a realistic expectation following cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Near vision, however, still requires additional refractive power, usually in the form of reading glasses. Multiple optic
- Needling for encapsulated trabeculectomy filtering blebs
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jun-2012
Encapsulation of a filtering bleb following trabeculectomy may lead to elevation of intraocular pressure, prompting further medical or surgical intervention. It has been suggested that needling of an encapsulated bleb may be effective in re-establishing d
- Neuroprotection for treatment of glaucoma in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jan-2013
Glaucoma is a heterogeneous group of conditions involving progressive damage to the optic nerve, deterioration of retinal ganglion cells and ultimately visual field loss. It is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Open angle glaucoma (OAG), the commone
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for treating cystoid macular oedema following cataract surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jan-2012
Cystoid macular oedema (CMO) is the accumulation of fluid in the central retina (the macula) due to leakage from dilated capillaries. It is the most common cause of poor visual outcome following cataract surgery. The exact cause is unclear. Acute CMO, def
- Occlusion for stimulus deprivation amblyopia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2014
Stimulus deprivation amblyopia (SDA) develops due to an obstruction to the passage of light secondary to a condition such as cataract. The obstruction prevents formation of a clear image on the retina. SDA can be resistant to treatment, leading to poor vi
- Omega 3 fatty acids for preventing or slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2015
Evidence from animal models and observational studies in humans has suggested that there is an inverse relationship between dietary intake of omega 3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) for detection of macular oedema in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jan-2015
Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a thickening of the central retina, or the macula, and is associated with long-term visual loss in people with diabetic retinopathy (DR). Clinically significant macular oedema (CSMO) is the most severe form of DMO. Almost
- Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Apr-2011
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is common and may cause hearing loss with associated developmental delay. Treatment remains controversial.
- Oral steroids for long‐term use in cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Dec-2015
In cystic fibrosis (CF) airway obstruction and recurrent respiratory infection lead to inflammation, long-term lung damage, respiratory failure and death. Anti-inflammatory agents, e.g. oral corticosteroids are used since inflammation occurs early in dise
- Orbital radiotherapy for adult thyroid eye disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-May-2012
Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune inflammatory condition of the orbital and periorbital tissues. Orbital radiotherapy is an anti-inflammatory treatment used in the treatment of active thyroid eye disease. It is administered as an outpatient procedure i
- Orientation and mobility training for adults with low vision
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2010
Orientation and mobility (O&M) training is provided to people who are visually impaired to help them maintain travel independence. It teaches them new orientation and mobility skills to compensate for reduced visual information.
- Pentoxifylline for diabetic retinopathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
There is increasing evidence that capillary occlusion plays an important part in the development of diabetic retinopathy. Disaggregants, such as pentoxyfilline may influence the outcome and progression of diabetic retinopathy, but no systematic review of
- Photodynamic therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2009
In neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) new vessels grow under the retina distorting vision and leading to scarring. This is exacerbated if the blood vessels leak. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been investigated as a way to treat the neovas
- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) versus laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for hyperopia correction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-May-2012
Hyperopia, or hypermetropia (also known as long-sightedness or far-sightedness), is the condition where the unaccommodating eye brings parallel light to a focus behind the retina instead of on it. Hyperopia can be corrected with both non-surgical and surg
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for preventing otitis media
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Mar-2014
Acute otitis media (AOM) is a very common respiratory infection in early infancy and childhood. The marginal benefits of antibiotics for AOM in low-risk populations in general, the increasing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics and the huge est
- Prophylactic intravenous indomethacin for preventing mortality and morbidity in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2010
Persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is associated with mortality and morbidity in preterm infants. Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors such as indomethacin promote PDA closure but also have potential side effects. The effect of the prophylactic use
- Punctal occlusion for dry eye syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2010
Dry eye syndrome is a disorder of the tear film and is associated with symptoms of ocular discomfort. Punctal occlusion is a mechanical treatment in which the tear drainage system is blocked in order to aid in the preservation of natural tears on the ocul
- Radiotherapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Apr-2010
Radiotherapy has been proposed as a treatment to prevent new vessel growth in people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- Reading aids for adults with low vision
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Oct-2013
The purpose of low-vision rehabilitation is to allow people to resume or to continue to perform daily living tasks, with reading being one of the most important. This is achieved by providing appropriate optical devices and special training in the use of
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for tinnitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Aug-2011
Tinnitus is the perception of sound, in the ear or in the head, in the absence of any external acoustic stimulation. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive means of inducing electrical currents in the brain, and has received
