ABSTRACT Objective: To compare knowledge, perceptions, and competencies in Evidence-Based Practice among first- and third-year ophthalmology residents in Brazil. Methods: Thirty-one residents (16 in the first year, 15 in the third year) completed a 13-item questionnaire and the ACE Tool, assessing five Evidence-Based Practice domains (Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Assess). Results: Overall performance was intermediate, with no significant difference in total ACE scores (46.7 versus 53.3; p = 0.509). Third-year students scored higher in Appraise (p = 0.032), while first […]

ABSTRACT Retinal detachment (RD) is a common ophthalmic emergency that could bring permanent blindness if it is untreated or treatment is delayed. We conducted a review of Cochrane systematic reviews regarding retinal detachment interventions after a search strategy, we showed and analyzed the data narratively in Ophthalmologic Departure of Escola Paulista de Medicina-UNIFESP. As result, the group of pneumatic retinopexy was less susceptible to choroidal detachment and myopic shift as adverse events when compared with scleral buckle. Although there is […]

Abstract Purpose: To summarize the evidence from Cochrane systematic reviews on interventions for Central or Branch Vein Occlusion. Methods: We included and summarized the results from Cochrane systematic reviews on interventions for both types of occlusion. The initial search retrieved was 21 reviews and four of them were selected. Results: The four systematic reviews included evaluated the effects of laser techniques and intravitreal injections of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (anti-VEGF) and corticosteroids on Branch and Central Retinal Vein Occlusions. Conclusions: […]

Facing an enormous influx of information from medical research, clinicians need to differentiate robust study findings from spurious ones. The levels of evidence are an important component of Evidence-Based Medicine. Understanding the levels helps the Ophthalmologist to prioritize information and make right clinical decisions. The aim of this article is to describe the hierarchy of studies regarding their scientific evidence focusing on ophthalmology.

Em face a um enorme influxo de informações de pesquisa médica, os clínicos precisam diferenciar os achados de estudos robusto dos espúrios. Os níveis de evidência são um componente importante da Medicina Baseada em Evidências. Compreender os níveis ajuda ooftalmologista a priorizar as informações e tomar decisões clínicas corretas. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever a hierarquia dosestudos em relação à evidência científica com enfoque na oftalmologia.