Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Amblyopia is the most common cause of un-correctable visual impairment in children and in adults up to 60 years of age. The present study was conducted to assess amblyopia in children. Materials & Methods: 200 children ofamblyopia of both genders were included. All cases underwent ophthalmic examination using visual acuity by Snellen vision chart, cycloplegic refraction by streak retinoscope, auto-refrectometer, thorough anterior and posterior segment and examination by slit lamp biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy and assessment of the ocular alignment by cover-uncover test and ocular motility. Results: Out of 200 children, boys were 110 and girls were 90. Common types were Myopia seen in 62, Hypermetropia in 50, Myopic Astigmatism in 48 and Hypermetropic Astigmatism in 40 cases. The difference was non-significant (P>0.05). Conclusion: Refractive error is the major cause of amblyopia and common types were Myopia, Hypermetropia, Myopic Astigmatism and Hypermetropic Astigmatism.