Using Evidence in Practice

Our regularly reviewed information sheets analyse and summarise the evidence for current opinion and recommendations on optometric practice, and the diagnosis and management of a range of key eye conditions.

In this section

Dietary interventions for AMD

This article summarises the Cochrane reviews on nutritional supplementation in age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Effectiveness of lid hygiene in the management of blepharitis

A summary and report explaining the evidence behind the recommendations about lid hygiene in the Clinical Management Guideline on blepharitis.

The efficacy of blue-blocking spectacle lenses

Blue-blocking spectacle lenses are claimed to offer retinal protection, reduce eye fatigue and improve sleep quality. This document sets out a summary of evidence.

Demodecosis and its treatment

Demodex infestation of the lash follicles and the eyelid glands is fairly common and may contribute to the pathogenesis of some cases of chronic lid margin and ocular surface inflammation and Meibomian gland dysfunction.

Precision Tinted Lenses

This section evaluates studies showing the effectiveness of coloured overlays and all controlled trials using the intuitive colorimeter and shows there are limitations to the research.