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 Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vasoproliferative retinal disorder that affects extremely premature infants and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in childhood. Objective: This study presents a review of Cochrane systematic reviews about ROP. Methods: We analyzed and summarized the results of all intervention, prevention and treatment, from Cochrane Systematic Reviews (SR) for ROP designed to the highest standard of rigor to show the current position and propose studies that are missing for decision making. Results: […]

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: […]