Prevalence of Amblyopia in 2018

Abstract

Purpose: Amblyopia is a leading cause of preventable visual impairment which can have consequences on psychosocial wellbeing. This study aims to find out the prevalence of amblyopia reported in 2018. Methods: Pubmed was searched for amblyopia prevalence. Relevant articles were reviewed. Results: Amblyopia prevalence was reported as high as 17.2 of children screened in one study. Discussions: Prevalence rate of amblyopia can vary significantly between countries as well as certain communities in the same country.