Syntheses and Summaries links for eye health professionals

The following links help save time by offering syntheses of primary research or guidelines from research that are already acquired, appraised and synthesised for you. An eye care professional would still need to see whether these recommendations are appropriate for any given patient (Step 4: apply) and to evaluate the implementation (Step 5).

Syntheses

Cochrane Eye and Vision Group

• range of eye health: http://eyes.cochrane.org/our-reviews

Please note syntheses or reviews may also be published within eye care journals.

Summaries

Peer-reviewed and based on evidence

Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

• diabetic retinopathy: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/publications/attachments/di15.pdf
• glaucoma: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/cp113-cp113b
   

American Optometric Association

• range of eye health:
  http://www.aoa.org/optometrists/tools-and-resources/clinical-practice-guidelines
• quick reference guides:
  http://www.aoa.org/optometrists/tools-and-resources/quick-reference-guides

American Ophthalmologist Association

• range of guidelines available from http://one.aao.org/CE/PracticeGuidelines/default.aspx
• Preferred Practice Patterns for conditions (rather than individuals) http://one.aao.org/CE/PracticeGuidelines/PPP.aspx

College of Optometrists

• range of eye health: http://www.college-optometrists.org/en/professional-standards/clinical_management_guidelines/index.cfm

Optometrist Association Australia

• guidelines are available to members:
  http://www.optometrists.asn.au/for-optometrists/guidelines.aspx
   

Disclaimer: EBP Optometry is not responsible for the accuracy of the content available on these sites or within the guidelines themselves.