Table 2.
Participants’ responses towards awareness of amblyopia.
| Correct Answers | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| n | |||
| Awareness | What is the definition of amblyopia? | 56 | 17.3% |
| What are the causes of amblyopia? | 54 | 16.7% | |
| Which age group can amblyopia affect? | 226 | 69.8% | |
| The eye of my child externally looks healthy, so is there a need for an eye examination? | 144 | 44.4% | |
| Most cases are discovered accidentally, so is it essential for an ophthalmologist to screen and examine the child’s eye? | 280 | 86.4% | |
| Can a pediatrician diagnose amblyopia? | 116 | 35.8% | |
| Does closing the eyes for a short time or pressing them while watching TV considered a sign that indicates the possibility of amblyopia? | 166 | 51.2% | |
| Is it difficult for parents to notice this problem because the child cannot know that his/her vision is weak? | 174 | 53.7% | |
| Is it essential to examine the child’s visual acuity before school entrance to ensure the normal development of vision? | 299 | 92.3% | |
| What is the recommended number of vision screenings for a child aged (6–12) years? | 181 | 55.9% | |
| Do you take your child for a routine vision screening? | 45 | 13.9% | |
| Is there a treatment for amblyopia? | 183 | 56.5% | |
| Do you think the treatment must be at an early age? | 248 | 76.5% | |
| What is the best age range to treat amblyopia? | 110 | 34.0% | |
| Do you think amblyopia becomes worse if left untreated at an early age? | 256 | 79.0% | |