Universal newborn eye screening: a systematic review of the literature and review of international guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review assessed the effectiveness of universal screening for newborn eye abnormalities compared with no screening in improving infant vision and health outcomes.

Methods

We searched CENTRAL (Cochrane Library), MEDLINE, Embase, Global Health, Global Index Medicus, clinical trials databases, and bibliographies of relevant articles. We included randomized and observational studies of all newborns, regardless of illness or risk factors, that compared universal screening for any eye abnormality by eight weeks of age with no universal screening. Two authors independently selected studies, extracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of evidence. We also reviewed available recommendations on newborn eye screening.<

SUBMITTER: Malik AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9586142 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature