The British journal of ophthalmology
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Review Meta Analysis
Face-down posturing after macular hole surgery: a meta-analysis.
AIMS To assess the effect that the duration of face-down posturing has on the outcome of macular hole surgery. METHODS A literature search was conducted to identify studies related to posturing duration following macular hole surgery. Where appropriate, studies were compared in a meta-analysis. ⋯ The study design was too dissimilar to allow a meaningful comparison of visual acuity outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Currently there is insufficient evidence to allow firm conclusions as to whether face-down posturing following macular hole surgery influences hole closure rates. Meta-analyses are limited by the quality of included studies; a well-conducted randomised control trial is needed.