Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Parents Regarding Children's Eye Care: A Cross-Sectional Study from Southwestern Saudi Arabia

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Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and attitudes towards eye care in children, suggesting improvements are needed.

The majority of parents show good awareness of children's eye care practices and the importance of early examinations.
Surveys indicate that 61.1% of parents seek eye exams primarily when an illness arises, highlighting a reactive rather than preventive approach.
A cross-sectional analysis utilized a validated questionnaire to evaluate parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in 782 participants from the Jazan region.
Findings highlight the need for targeted education regarding the regularity of eye checks and the psychological impact of eyeglasses on children.

Alhazmi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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