Parental knowledge and attitudes toward amblyopia in the western region of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

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Cross-sectional survey examines amblyopia awareness among parents, suggesting a need for educational initiatives.

Overall knowledge of amblyopia among parents was poor in 45.4%, despite generally positive attitudes toward eye care.
Only 46.4% of parents accurately defined amblyopia, and just 38.1% identified patching as a treatment.
A cross-sectional online survey assessed knowledge, attitudes, and experiences regarding amblyopia among parents across multiple cities.
The findings highlight the necessity for targeted educational initiatives to improve amblyopia awareness and promote early screening.

Hussein et al. (2025) studied this question.

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