Stereopsis After Corneal Refractive Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Publisher Pubmed



Peyman A¹ ; Pourazizi M¹ ; Akhlaghi M¹ ; Feizi A² ; Rahimi A³ ; Soltani E¹
Source: International Ophthalmology Published:2022

Abstract

Purpose: To systematically review the published manuscripts on stereopsis after corneal refractive surgery. Methods: The Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Clinical Key, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched for relevant articles published until August 2020. The fixed- or random-effects models were used to estimate the Weighted mean difference (WMD) or Relative risk (RR) and 95% Confidence interval (CI) for postoperative stereopsis changes and incidence when applicable. Meta-regression was conducted for adjusting the effects of potential confounders. Results: Seven studies (1266 eyes) in adults and ten studies in pediatrics (259 eyes) were included. In adults, stereopsis improved significantly compared to the preoperative state (WMD = − 27.4, 95% CI = − 40.0, − 14.7; I2 = 97.8%; P < 0.001). In pediatrics, proportion of patients with stereoacuity postoperatively was 2.18 times compared to preoperative evaluation. (RR = 2.18, 95% CI = 1.2, 3.9; I2 = 68.6%, P < 0.001). Conclusions: Stereopsis improves after corneal refractive surgery in adults and pediatrics. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.