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Objectives: To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Saudi population towards amblyopia on a national level. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 among people who were aged ≥ 18 years from all regions of Saudi Arabia by using online self-administered questionnaire. The survey consisted of three main sections 1) sociodemographic data, personal and family history of eye diseases 2) knowledge questions and 3) attitude and practice questions. A survey link was used to collect data which also included an informed consent to be read and approved by the participant. Results: We interviewed 2001 Saudi nationals (24.7% men, 75.3% women), with mean age of 32.0 (±11.6) years.Seventy-three-point nine percent of the participants had no knowledge of amblyopia, while 26.1% had heard of it and knew its correct definition. Of those, 23.4% believe it can be attributed to genetics, 20.3% believe it can be caused by refractive errors and strabismus, and 45.9% are unsure whether it can be treated or cured. According to 25.8% of respondents, the media is the most common source of information on amblyopia. Eye exercises, surgery, medications and patching the good eye were perceived as treatment options by 21.3%, 20.3%, 17.0% and 17.5% of the participants, respectively. Although 49.2% are unaware of what age amblyopia can be treated, 22.8% believe that amblyopia can be treated after the age of 18. Conclusion: Our study showed that Saudi citizens have low level of awareness and inadequate knowledge about amblyopia, its causes, management and importance of early detection.
Awareness Amblyopia Refractive Errors Cataract Ptosis Saudi Arabia
Awareness Amblyopia Refractive Errors Cataract Ptosis Saudi Arabia
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