Course: Advances in Eyecare: Reviewing the evidence, Section: Learning objectives

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This edition of Advances in Eyecare includes interviews with top academics considering the best way to interpret the published literature and evidence base that may influence the way we practice optometry.

Professor Brendan Barrett looks at the various ways literature reviews are undertaken and then explains how he uses the new Cochrane Risk of Bias tool to understand the robustness of published research into the impact of coloured lenses in influencing reading ability.

Dr Catherine Suttle discusses how to assess research using a critical appraisal tool to help decide on whether the outcomes of any research are significant and to what extent.

Professor Jennifer Craig offers a unique insight into the recently published TFOS DEWS II report which redefines dry eye disease, looks at the evidence base for assessment and management, and is likely to influence our clinical practice with dry eye in years to come.

Last published: December 2018

Learning objectives

1.1.6 Understand the significance of the TFOS DEWS II report in assimilating the evidence base regarding the assessment and management of dry eye disease.
2.5.3 Understand the best way to analyse published literature so to better be able to interpret the latest research findings published and their relevance and impact.
4.1.5 Understand the evidence base concerning the use of coloured lenses in influencing reading ability and how to assess its robustness and significance.
6.1.4 Understand the significance of the TFOS DEWS II report in defining, classifying and influencing the management of dry eye disease.
8.1.1 Understand how to use a critical appraisal tool when interpreting the published literature.