Tayyab Afghani.
Prevalence of amblyopia in school population.
Al-Shifa J Ophthalmol Jan ;1(2):74-82.

Purpose of study: To measure prevalence of avoidable visual impairment in school children. Design and Setting: Retrospective analysis of school screening carried out in Rawalpindi District Main outcome measures: Proportion of children with amblyopia. Results: 518,648 children were screened over a period of 4 years in Rawalpindi District. Trained teachers carried out the primary screening while our clinical medical officers carried out further examination of screened children. 35% of children had some sort of ocular symptoms. 6% of children had significant visual problems to warrant further management. Amblyopia was found in 0.43% of children. Conclusion: School screening with assistance from teachers is a cost-effective measure for prevention of visual impairment in children. Al Shifa Journal of Ophthalmology 2005; 1(2): 74-82 © Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

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