FP74 : ANALYSIS OF AMBLYOPIA IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN AT RURAL HOSPITAL

Dr.Madhumita prasad, P19180

AIMS:•To screen children attending OPD •To know profile and cause of amblyopia

METHODS:Cross-sectional study conducted between August 2017-January 2018.Children aged 5-20 years were recruited.Children<5 years due to resistance to examination and poor communication excluded.VA and pen light ophthalmic examination were performed for 300 children. Mean age range 8-12 years.Children were subjected to full ophthalmic examination including slit lamp and fundus examination in addition to cycloplegic refraction.Children having vision <6/12 without organic lesion were included in the study. RESULTS:250 children were from rural areas and 50 from urban areas.13 had amblyopia. Main cause of amblyopia was anisometropia(55%),followed by strabismus(25%),ametropia(12%),and finally deprivation(8%).7 unilateral and 6 bilateral cases were observed. CONCLUSION:This Study emphasizes need for time to time eye screening for school children.Amblyopia can have devastating psychosocial and economical fall outs.