Table 4
Author, date and countryPatient groupStudy type (level of evidence)OutcomesKey resultsStudy weaknesses
Brahma AK et al UK, 1996401 patients with corneal abrasionPRCTDifference in pain score over 24 hour period and use of oral analgesiaNo difference between homatrapine and simple lubrication. No difference between the 2 groups receiving flubriprofenOnly 55% of patients followed up.
Lubrication alone v 2% homatrapine (single dose) v flubiprofen 0.03% QDS v flubiprofen 0.03% qds and homatropine statAll patients also received chloramphenicol ointment.
Study not blinded