Amblyopia screening in XXXX in Bandar Abbas (Iran) during 2011-2012.

@entity1 @entity2516 @entity1939 @entity4064 @entity3641 @entity4457
BACKGROUND: Amblyopia is an acquired @entity3641 caused by abnormal visual experience that occurs during childhood. Since early diagnosis is important in preventing further irreparable effects, the aim of this study was to investigate the outcome of @entity4457 screening in @entity1 . METHODS: Data from the @entity4457 screening program in the Welfare Department of Bandar Abbas during 2011-2012 were used. Suspected cases were referred to specialists in the Optometry clinic for screening purposes. Subsequently, @entity1 who suffered from strabismus, @entity4457 , or @entity2516 were referred to ophthalmologists. SPSS version16 was used to analyze the data. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS: Of the 16,599 @entity1 examined in 2012, 2486 suspected cases of @entity4457 were diagnosed and 168 being diagnosed with @entity4457 after visit with ophthalmologist. The prevalence rate of @entity4457 was 1.01%. In 2011, of 17,733 cases, 2013 @entity1 were diagnosed as suspected cases and 171 @entity1 were diagnosed to be amblyopic finally. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of @entity4457 in this study was 0.96% and 1.01% in years 2011 and 2012 respectively, which was consistent with the results of studies in other countries. By considering the importance of diagnosing the prevalence of @entity4457 on time in preschool and in order to prevent @entity1 s @entity4064 or @entity1939 in future, it is essential to increase the quality of the examinations that are conducted by the trainers.
