Table 3 Characteristics of main outcome domains in all 175 systematic reviews examined
Characteristic | Number of systematic reviews (N = 175) n (%) |
|---|---|
Main outcome domain | |
Visual acuity | 55 (31) |
Intraocular pressure | 11 (6) |
Visual field | 7 (4) |
Visual impairment/vision loss | 5 (3) |
Success of surgery/procedure | 5 (3) |
Failure of trabeculectomy | 4 (2) |
Progression of age-related macular degeneration | 3 (2) |
Reading speed | 3 (2) |
Ocular symptoms (unspecified) | 3 (2) |
Symptoms of dry eye | 3 (2) |
Vision-related quality of life | 3 (2) |
Resolution of infection | 3 (2) |
Active trachoma | 3 (2) |
Healing of keratitis | 3 (2) |
Other | 64 (37) |
Type of main outcome domain | |
Categorical | 122 (70) |
Continuous | 50 (29) |
Other (i.e., time-to-event) | 2 (1) |
Not reported | 1 (0) |
Goal of main outcome domain | |
Efficacy | 172 (98) |
Safety | 3 (2) |