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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Systematic review

Background:

  • Corneal abrasions are common eye complaints.
  • Eye patching is frequently recommended for corneal abrasions.
  • Evidence supporting eye patching for corneal abrasions is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effects of eye patching on corneal abrasion healing.
  • To evaluate the impact of eye patching on pain relief for corneal abrasions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials.
  • Searched multiple databases (CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS, OpenGrey, ISRCTN, ClinicalTrials.gov, WHO ICTRP).
  • Assessed risk of bias and extracted data on healing, pain, quality of life, and adverse effects.

Main Results:

  • Eye patching showed no significant benefit in healing corneal abrasions at 24, 48, or 72 hours.
  • Pain levels and analgesic use were similar between patched and non-patched groups.
  • No significant differences in other symptoms or complications, though compliance was an issue.

Conclusions:

  • Treating simple corneal abrasions with a patch may not improve healing or reduce pain.
  • Participants without patches received more adjuvant treatments (e.g., antibiotics).
  • Further high-quality research is needed, especially for larger abrasions.