Prevalence of amblyopia among the children of Saudi Arabia: A systematic review, 1990–2020

Challa, Naveen Kumar

doi:10.4102/aveh.v81i1.752

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“…Estimates of its prevalence have varied in Saudi Arabia, including 1.3% in Jeddah [5], 3.9% in Al Qassim [6], and 1.85% in Abha [7]. However, a recent study reviewed seven papers from Saudi Arabia and estimated a prevalence of amblyopia of 2.3% [8].…”

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Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Amblyopia Among Parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

AlJarallah,

AlFehaid,

Alnadawi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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IntroductionAmblyopia is an abnormal development of usually one eye, leading to permanent decreased vision in the affected eye if not treated early. The condition is primarily caused by strabismus, cataract, anisometropic refractive error, or genetic factors and can manifest from birth to seven years of age, with a worldwide prevalence of 1.75%. This study examines parental knowledge of amblyopia in an effort to improve its early detection and intervention. Improving awareness can have a direct impact by lowering the incidence of untreated amblyopia and its related visual impairment. This study can also help healthcare professionals understand how to communicate with parents about amblyopia more effectively. Materials and methodsThis cross-sectional study included 417 parent participants from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, selected through random sampling while ensuring representation from various governorates. The data was collected using an online questionnaire distributed by different social media platforms (Twitter, WhatsApp, and Telegram) to the parents of all governorates, and the sample was selected randomly. It was meticulously cleaned using Excel and analyzed with IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). ResultsOur results showed a predominant understanding of amblyopia as "poor vision in one or both eyes" (19.1%) as well as the role of eye movement or brain-eye coordination in the condition. Only 51.3% of parents were aware of lazy eye. Notably, the internet and doctors were the primary sources of information about amblyopia. Only 8.9% of the participants were aware that amblyopia cannot be treated after 10 years of age. Understanding the causes of amblyopia mainly included genetic factors and refractive errors. Sociodemographic factors such as gender, educational level, family history of eye disease, and having a child with a lazy eye significantly influenced the parents' awareness levels of amblyopia. ConclusionOur study underscores the need for targeted educational initiatives to improve the knowledge and awareness of amblyopia among parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. By addressing misconceptions, enhancing access to accurate information, and fostering a deeper understanding of amblyopia and its management, we can work toward ensuring timely diagnosis and appropriate interventions, ultimately reducing the prevalence and impact of amblyopia in the community.

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Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Amblyopia Among Parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

AlJarallah,

AlFehaid,

Alnadawi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…However, the effectiveness of treatment declines beyond the age of eight if it is not started before the development of central vision [ 14 , 19 ]. The worldwide incidence of amblyopia has been estimated to be about 1.75% [ 20 ], whereas the total incidence of amblyopia among Saudi children is around 2.3% [ 21 ].…”

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Parents' Awareness, Knowledge, and Perception of Amblyopia in Children: A Study in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Abuallut,

Alameer,

Abuageelah

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background Amblyopia is a vision disorder that results from a development problem in the brain rather than a neurological disease in the eye. The condition causes reduced visual acuity in one or both eyes due to the brain's inability to process inputs, rather than a structural abnormality. This study aims to assess parents’ awareness, knowledge, and perception of amblyopia in their children in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Methods This is a cross-sectional study that used an electronic questionnaire consisting of five main sections to assess the level of awareness of amblyopia among parents in the Jazan region. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v.25, IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) was utilized to input the data. The degree to which participants' level of awareness was related to variables such as age, gender, and educational level was assessed through the chi-square test (χ2), and any values that scored p-values under 0.05 were deemed statistically significant. Results The analysis included 572 participants, 395 mothers (69.0%) and 177 fathers (31.0%). The age groups of the participants were divided into 36-45 years (38.0%), 26-35 years (36.0%), and above 46 years (17.0%). Out of the total, 36 participants (6.0%) had a history of amblyopia, and 73 (13.0%) had a child who suffered from amblyopia. The findings showed that only 18 participants (3.1%) had a good awareness of amblyopia, while 242 (42.3%) had a fair level of awareness. Most participants, 312 (54.5%), were classified as having a poor awareness level of amblyopia. Parents with postgraduate degrees, those with prior awareness, and parents whose children had eye diseases demonstrated higher levels of good awareness. However, gender, age, and residency did not have significant associations with awareness levels. Conclusion While parents must be involved in managing amblyopia, our research found that more than half of the parents surveyed had a limited understanding of various aspects of the disease, which can cause permanent damage to their child's vision. Therefore, we recommend implementing health education programs to increase awareness and knowledge about amblyopia in Jazan.

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Insights into parental perspectives: Children's eye care in Saudi Arabia

Al Musalami,

Al Qasim,

Alshuhayb

et al. 2025

Heliyon

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Prevalence of amblyopia among the children of Saudi Arabia: A systematic review, 1990–2020

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Amblyopia Among Parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Amblyopia Among Parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Parents' Awareness, Knowledge, and Perception of Amblyopia in Children: A Study in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Insights into parental perspectives: Children's eye care in Saudi Arabia

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