Table 2.

Anterior/mixed blepharitis: summary for topical antibiotics versus placebo

Population: participants with anterior/mixed blepharitis Intervention: topical antibiotic Comparison: placebo
Study ID	Study characteristics	Clinical outcomes	Bacteriologic outcomes	Adverse events
Behrens-Baumann 2006	Antibiotic: bibrocathol Timing: days 7 and 14	Favors antibiotics	Not measured	No significant difference
Donshik 1983	Antibiotic: gentamicin Timing: days 3, 7, and 14	No significant difference	Favors antibiotics	No significant difference
Hyndiuk 1990	Antibiotic: mercuric oxide Timing: days 3 and 7	Favors antibiotics	Favors antibiotics	No significant difference
Jackson 1982	Antibiotic: gentamicin Timing: days 7 and 14	No significant difference	Favors antibiotics	No significant difference
Laibovitz 1991	Antibiotic: tetracycline Timing: not reported	Favors antibiotics	Favors antibiotics	Not reported
More 1968	Antibiotic: penotrane Timing: two 4-week phases; cross-over trial	No significant difference	No significant difference	No significant difference
Shulman 1982	Antibiotic: gentamicin Timing: days 3, 7, and 14	No significant difference	Favors antibiotics	No significant difference