Table 1.
PICO Criteria for the Inclusion of Studies
| Parameter | Study selection criteria |
|---|---|
| Population | People of all ages with OGIs who underwent PPV. |
| Intervention | Early vitrectomy (within 7 days). |
| Comparator | Delayed vitrectomy (8–14 days). |
| Outcomes | Primary outcome (s): Anatomic outcome (retinal reattachment) and functional outcome (postoperative VA ≥ 5/200). Secondary outcome (s): Incidence of traumatic PVR and number of PPV surgeries needed. |
Abbreviations: PICO, population, intervention, comparator, outcomes; OGIs, open globe injuries; PPV, pars plana vitrectomy; PVR, proliferative vitreoretinopathy; VA, visual acuity.