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Drs. Berrocal and Chaudhry discuss the limitations of meta-analysis in ophthalmology research.

Maria Berrocal, MD, and Varun Chaudhry, MD

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WHO: Maria Berrocal, MD, and Varun Chaudhry, MD WHAT: A conversation of the fragility index in meta-analyses and its relevance for clinical practice in ophthalmology. WHEN: Study published in July 2024 WHERE: Eye WHY: To highlight the limitations of meta-analyses and the need for larger clinical trials in ophthalmology. KEY DISCUSSION: Dr. Chaudhry discusses how a median fragility index of 6 reflects the vulnerability of meta-analysis outcomes in ophthalmology and the need for larger, more diverse studies. (skip to 1:25 for this conversation)

Posted: 2/26/2025

Keywords:

meta-analysis

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clinical trials

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Drs. Berrocal and Chaudhry discuss the limitations of meta-analysis in ophthalmology research.

Maria Berrocal, MD, and Varun Chaudhry, MD

WHO: Maria Berrocal, MD, and Varun Chaudhry, MD WHAT: A conversation of the fragility index in meta-analyses and its relevance for clinical practice in ophthalmology. WHEN: Study published in July 2024 WHERE: Eye WHY: To highlight the limitations of meta-analyses and the need for larger clinical trials in ophthalmology. KEY DISCUSSION: Dr. Chaudhry discusses how a median fragility index of 6 reflects the vulnerability of meta-analysis outcomes in ophthalmology and the need for larger, more diverse studies. (skip to 1:25 for this conversation)

Posted: 2/26/2025

Keywords:

meta-analysis

•

clinical trials

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