Socket motility assessment of anophthalmic sockets: a systematic review.
OrbitMay 17, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchOphthalmology
Muhannad A Alnahdi, Mariam Abdelghaffar, Wissam Nassrallah et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review evaluated methods for assessing socket and prosthetic motility in anophthalmic patients post-enucleation or evisceration. A total of 35 studies involving 1,819 patients were analyzed, revealing significant variability in assessment techniques. The review highlights the need for standardized methods to enhance comparability in future research.
Key findings
- Thirty-five studies with 1,819 patients were included in the review.
- Nineteen studies utilized qualitative assessment methods, while sixteen employed quantitative techniques.
- Considerable heterogeneity was found in measurement techniques and reporting standards.
Why it matters
Understanding the variability in motility assessment methods is crucial for clinicians involved in oculoplastic surgery. Standardized approaches could lead to improved patient outcomes and more reliable research findings.