A meta-analysis of the contribution of eye movements in processing emotional memories

► Previous meta-analysis that concluded eye movements are irrelevant had methodological issues. ► Eye movements effect processing emotional memories when compared to no eye movements. ► The effect size for eye movements in a therapy context was moderate and significant. ► The effect size for eye movements in a laboratory setting was large and significant. ► EMDR treatment fidelity was associated with a larger effect size for eye movements.