Table 2. Included Studies

First author (Year) Sample size(A/B) Male/Female Age Intervention group (A) Control group(B) Duration Outcome measurement Results Adverse events
Qiu (1990) <Acute conjunctivitis>97 cases 179 eyes(A) 121 eyes(B) 58 eyes<Chronic conjunctivitis>33 cases 60 eyes(A) 35 eyes (B) 25 eyes 紅眼逍 滴眼液(Hongyanxiao eye drops)(Detail informations were no reported) Chloramphenicol eye drops(Detail informations were no reported) NR Effective rate N(%)*非治愈=好轉+无效(Detail informations were no reported)*Counted by the number of eyes <Acute conjunctivitis>治愈(Totally cured): (A) 115(95.64%) (B) 47(81.03%)非治愈(Not cured): (A) 6(4.96%) (B) 11(18.97)(A)>(B) (p<0.05)<Chronic conjunctivitis>治愈(Totally cured): (A) 28(80.00%) (B) 15(60.00%)非治愈(Not cured): (A) 7(20.00%) (B) 10(40.00%) NR
M(62) F(68)
2mons-76yrs old
Liu (1999) Acute cathartic conjunctivitis300 cases 533 eyes(A) 200 cases345 eyes(B) 100 cases188 eyes 复方熊胆 滴眼液(Fufang Xiongdan eye drops)1 drop6 times/day Rifampicin eye drops2 drops6 times/day 5 Ds Effective rate N(%)① 治愈:Subjective symptoms and topical Inflammation diapeared; Hemorrhagic absorption of subconjunctiva and globular conjunctiva;Integration points ≤2; Normal conjunctival epithelial scraper② 显效:Significant improvement of subjective symptoms and topicalInflammation; Hemorrhagic absorption of subconjunctiva and globular conjunctiva;Integration points≥2/3.③ 有效:Subjective symptoms and topical inflammation improved; Hemorrhagic absorption of subconjunctiva and globular conjunctiva;Integration points≥1/3.④ 无效:No improvement in symptoms and topical Inflammation; Integration points<1/3.*Counted by the number of eyes ① 痊愈: (A) 194(56.23%) (B) 61(32.45%)② 显效: (A) 87(25.22%) (B) 53(28.19%)③ 有效: (A) 56(16.23%) (B) 60(31.91%)④ 无效: (A) 8(2.32%) (B) 14(7.45%)※ Total effective rate(①+②): (A) 81.45% (B) 60.54% (p<0.01) - No local or systemic adverse effects were found in the treatment group.- A total of 82 patients before and after treatment were reviewed for no abnormal changes in liver and kidney function
(A) M(105) F(95)(B) M(52) F(48)
(A) 36.42±15.0(B) 4.69±14.15
Yi (2000) (1) Herpes simplex Keratitis(HSK) 42 cases①dendritic keratitis(32)②cartography keratitis(6)③Disciform keratitis(4)(2) Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis 40 cases 中药抗病毒滴眼液(Chinese Medicine Antivirus eye drops)10 times/day 0.1% acyclic guanosine(ACV) eye drops10 times/day+ 0.25% chloramphenicol eye drops(+ 0.025% dexamethasone eye drops, Vit B2, C, AD in disciform keratitis) 2 wks Effective rate N(%)① 治愈:Irritation of symptoms disappearing, Corneal ulcer repair, fluorescent staining (-) or corneal epithelial infection parenchymal infiltrates absorption, KP(-)② 好转: Conscious symptoms improved, ulcer partial repair, infiltrated edema reduces, KP(-) or decreases③ 无效:symptoms and signs did not improve or worsen after 2 weeks of medication.※ Total effective rate=(①+②)/(①+②+③)*100 (1) HSK① Dendritic keratitis(A) 治愈 10 + 好转 4(87.50%)(B) 治愈 8 + 好转 6(87.50%)→ no significant differences②③ Cartography & Disciform keratitis(A) 85.71% (B) 80.95%→ No significant differences(p>0.05)→ Not comparable for few cases(2) Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis(A) 治愈 13 + 好转 5(90.00%)(B) 治愈 9 + 好转 5(70.00%)→ No significant differences(p>0.05) - In 12 cases of (A), burning sensations, tingling, and discomfort occurred.- The burning sensation and tingling pain disappear for a short time after the use of the drug.- There are no side effects such as complications during the medication
NR
NR
Gong (2005) Epidemic kerato-conjunctivitis40cases 47eyes(A) 20 cases 25 eyes(B) 20 cases 22 eyes 魚醒草 滴眼液(Houttuynia cordata Thunb eye drops)1 drop6 times/day 0.5% Ribavirin eye drops1 drop6 times/day 10 Ds Effective rate N(%)① 痊愈:Symptoms and signs disappeared at 1st, 2nd, 3rd reexamination(score 0)② 显效:Scores decreased≥85% and<100%③ 进步:Scores decreased≥50% and<85%④ 无效:Scores decreased<50% or symptoms and signs increased.※ Total effective rate=(①+②)/(①+②+③+④)*100 ① (A) 18(72%) (B) 17(77.27%)② (A) 2(8%) (B) 1(4.55%)③ (A) 5(2%) (B) 4(18.18%)④ (A) 0 (B) 0※ Total effective rate(A) 20(80.0%) (B) 18(81.8%)(p=0.242) - There have been no local and general side effects of patients during this research- No single case has been reported to have decreased eyesight- Only one case with mild tingling
M(19 cases/21 eyes)F(21 cases/26 eyes)
NR
Qi (2007) Acute bacterial conjunctivitis200 case 245 eyes(A) 100 case(B) 100 case 板蓝根 滴眼液(Isatis indigotica Fort. eye drops)1 drop6 time/day 0.3% Levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops1 drop6 time/day 7 Ds Effective rate N(%)① 痊愈:Symptoms & sign decreased ≥95%② 显效:Symptoms & sign decreased ≥70% and<95%③ 有效:Symptoms & sign decreased ≥30% and<70%④ 无效:Symptoms & sign decreased<30%※ Total effective rate=(①+②)/(①+②+③+④)*100 ① (A) 75(75%) (B) 81(81%)② (A) 15(15%) (B) 12(12%)③ (A) 7(7%) (B) 3(3%)④ (A) 3(3%) (B) 4(4%)※ Total effective rate(A) 90% (p<0.05) (B) 93% (p<0.05)- Between A and B : p>0.05<Visual acuity change>: (A) 0.90±0.25 → 0.95±0.25(p<0.05)(B) 0.91±0.26 → 0.96±0.26(p<0.05)- Between A and B : p>0.05 - Mild feeling of irritation and tingling in 2 cases of (A) group → disappeared after 3 minute of rest after closing the eyes- Mild eye tingling in 2 cases of (B) group → disappeared after 1 minute of rest after closing the eyes- No clinical adverse events in both (A) and (B)- Blood, urine and liver and kidney function tests after the treatment showed no clinically significant abnormalities in both (A) and (B)
Tan (2010) Conjunctivitis126 cases(A) 63 cases 126 eyes(B) 63 cases 126 eyes 魚醒草 滴眼液(Houttuynia cordata Thunb eye drops)2 drops6 times/day Ribavirineye drops2 drops6 times/day 2-5 Ds Effective rate N(%)① 显效: No clinical symptoms and secretions; totally cured, no recurrence.② 有效:Symptoms improved, secretions decreased; completely healed with other medications.③ 无效:No improvement in clinical symptoms※ Total effective rate=(①+②)/(①+②+③)*100 ① (A) 51(80.95%) (B) 34(53.97%)② (A) 9(14.29%) (B) 13(20.63%)③ (A) 3(4.76%) (B) 16(25.40%)※ Total effective rate: (A) 65.24% (B) 74.60%→ Significant differencesbetween (A) and (B) (p<0.05) No significant adverse reactions
M(72 cases 144 eyes)F(54 cases 108 eyes)
17-62 yrs old
Wang (2020) Acute bacterial conjunctivitis80 cases(A) 40 (B) 40 复方熊胆 滴眼液(Fufang Xiongdan eye drops)1 drop6 times/day Levofloxacin eye drops2 drops3 times/day 3 Ds Effective rate N(%)① 治愈 : Symptoms disappeared① 显效 : Symptoms has improved significantly③ 有效 : Symptoms has improved④ 无效 : No improvement in clinical symptoms※ Total effective rate= (①+②+③)/(①+②+③+④)×100 ① (A) 24(60.00%) (B) 19(47.50%)② (A) 8(20.00% (B) 9(22.50%)③ (A) 7(17.50%) (B) 6(15.00%)④ (A) 1(2.50%) (B) 6(15.00%)※ Total effective rate: (A) 97.50% (B) 85.00%→ Significant differences between (A) and (B) (p<0.05) NR
(A) M(18) F(22)(B) M(19) F(21)
20-41 yrs old(31.3±3.87 yrs old)
M : Male, F : Female, NR : Not reported, Ds : Days, Wks : Weeks, Mons : Months, yrs : years