Understanding network meta-analysis methodology for the ophthalmologist

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Over the past decade, the number of studies published using network meta-analyses (NMAs) has rapidly increased, and there have been continued advancements to further advance this analysis approach. Due to the fast moving and changing landscape in the infancy of NMA methodology, there is a lack of consistency and standardization for this approach. This article aims to summarize the crucial components of an NMA for both future …