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2,079 questions · 2,112 findings · 171 reviews · Eyes and Vision

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No studies found 587 · 27.8%GRADE not reported 95 · 4.5%Very low 446 · 21.1%Low 557 · 26.4%Moderate 361 · 17.1%High 66 · 3.1%

Hand‐held mouse‐based electronic device vs optical device

Reading acuity · adults with low vision

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Adjustable vs non‐adjustable sutures

Ocular alignment at 6 months (orthophoria less than 8 prism dioptres) · adults and children with strabismus

Adjustable showed no clear difference in ocular alignment at 6 months (orthophoria less than 8 prism dioptres) compared with non‐adjustable sutures (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Adjustable versus non‐adjustable sutures for strabismus 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.18 [0.91, 1.53]
1 study · 60 participants
Low

Adjustable vs non‐adjustable sutures

Number and type of postoperative complications/adverse effects · adults and children with strabismus

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjustable versus non‐adjustable sutures for strabismus 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Adjustable vs non‐adjustable sutures

Resource use and costs · adults and children with strabismus

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjustable versus non‐adjustable sutures for strabismus 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Adjustable vs non‐adjustable sutures

Participant satisfaction · adults and children with strabismus

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjustable versus non‐adjustable sutures for strabismus 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Free spectacles vs no free spectacles (prescription only)

Uncorrected visual acuity deficit due to refractive error · school‐age children and adolescents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

2 findings from 1 review

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
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

Educational intervention vs no educational intervention

Visual acuity deficit due causes other than refractive error · school‐age children and adolescents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Educational intervention vs no educational intervention

Spectacle wearing · school‐age children and adolescents

Educational intervention showed no clear difference in spectacle wearing compared with no educational intervention (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school‐age children and adolescents 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.11 [0.95, 1.31]
1 study · 3177 participants
Moderate

Educational intervention vs no educational intervention

Quality of life · school‐age children and adolescents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Educational intervention vs no educational intervention

Costs · school‐age children and adolescents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Educational intervention vs no educational intervention

Adverse effects · school‐age children and adolescents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Ready‐made vs custom‐made spectacles

Uncorrected visual acuity deficit due to refractive error · school‐age children and adolescents

2 findings from 1 review

Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school‐age children and adolescents 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 414 participants
Moderate
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

Ready‐made vs custom‐made spectacles

Visual acuity deficit due causes other than refractive error · school‐age children and adolescents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Ready‐made vs custom‐made spectacles

Spectacle wearing · school‐age children and adolescents

Ready‐made showed no clear difference in spectacle wearing compared with custom‐made spectacles (high certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school‐age children and adolescents 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.98 [0.91, 1.05]
3 studies · 1203 participants
High

Ready‐made vs custom‐made spectacles

Quality of life Measured using the NEI‐RQL‐42. Higher scores are better quality of life. · school‐age children and adolescents

1 finding from 1 review

Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school‐age children and adolescents 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 188 participants
Moderate

Ready‐made vs custom‐made spectacles

Costs · school‐age children and adolescents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Ready‐made vs custom‐made spectacles

Adverse effects · school‐age children and adolescents

1 finding from 1 review

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

Free spectacles vs no free spectacles (prescription only)

Visual acuity deficit due causes other than refractive error · school‐age children and adolescents

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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)

Spectacle wearing · school‐age children and adolescents

Free spectacles leads to higher spectacle wearing compared with no free spectacles (prescription only) (high certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school‐age children and adolescents 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.6 [1.34, 1.9]
2 studies · 1092 participants
High

Free spectacles vs no free spectacles (prescription only)

Quality of life · school‐age children and adolescents

1 finding from 1 review

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