What do systematic reviews say?

Lutein with or without zeaxanthin vs placebo

• Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age‐related macular degeneration 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 308 participants
  Moderate

Vitamin E vs placebo

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age‐related macular degeneration 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Zinc vs placebo

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age‐related macular degeneration 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Antioxidant multivitamin and mineral supplement vs placebo or no treatment

• Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age‐related macular degeneration 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 110 participants
  Low

Laser trabeculoplasty vs trabeculectomy

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Laser trabeculoplasty for open‐angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Rituximab vs placebo

• Rituximab for thyroid‐associated ophthalmopathy 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 25 participants
  Very low

Pneumatic retinopexy vs scleral buckle

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Pneumatic retinopexy versus scleral buckle for repairing simple rhegmatogenous retinal detachments 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Sharp‐edged intraocular lens (IOL) vs round‐edged IOL

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Intraocular lens optic edge design for the prevention of posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Surgery vs no surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Surgery for idiopathic epiretinal membrane 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Radiotherapy combined with anti‐VEGF vs anti‐VEGF alone

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Radiotherapy for neovascular age‐related macular degeneration 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Radiotherapy vs control

• Radiotherapy for neovascular age‐related macular degeneration 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  Low

Hand‐held mouse‐based electronic device vs optical device

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Reading aids for adults with low vision 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Stand‐mounted closed circuit television (CCTV) plus visual rehabilitation vs visual rehabilitation alone

• Reading aids for adults with low vision 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 31 participants
  Low

Stand‐mounted closed circuit television (CCTV) vs head‐mounted electronic device (HMD)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Reading aids for adults with low vision 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Stand‐mounted closed circuit television (CCTV) vs hand‐held mouse‐based electronic device (HHD)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Reading aids for adults with low vision 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Stand‐mounted closed circuit television (CCTV) vs optical device

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Reading aids for adults with low vision 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Educational intervention vs no educational intervention

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school‐age children and adolescents 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Free spectacles vs no free spectacles (prescription only)

• Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school‐age children and adolescents 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 2289 participants
  Low

Botulinum toxin vs observation

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for eye movement disorders due to acquired brain injury 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Beta‐carotene vs placebo

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for preventing age‐related macular degeneration 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found