Cochrane Eyes and Vision
Cochrane Eyes and Vision
Cochrane Eyes and Vision (pronunciation: kohk-ran ahyz and vizh-uhn) is a Cochrane Review Group that specializes in the production of systematic reviews related to ophthalmology and optometry.
Etymology
The term "Cochrane" is derived from the name of Archie Cochrane, a British epidemiologist who advocated for evidence-based medicine. "Eyes and Vision" refers to the group's focus on ocular health and vision care.
Overview
Cochrane Eyes and Vision is part of the Cochrane Collaboration, an international network of researchers, professionals, patients, and people interested in health. The group's mission is to promote evidence-informed health decision-making by producing high-quality, relevant, accessible systematic reviews and other synthesized research evidence.
The group's work primarily involves conducting systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the fields of ophthalmology and optometry. These reviews are published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR).
Related Terms
- Cochrane Collaboration: An international network of researchers and health professionals who conduct systematic reviews of health care interventions.
- Systematic review: A type of literature review that uses systematic methods to collect secondary data, critically appraise research studies, and synthesize findings qualitatively or quantitatively.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cochrane Eyes and Vision
- Wikipedia's article - Cochrane Eyes and Vision
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