Prevalence of amblyopia or strabismus in asian and non-Hispanic white preschool children: multi-ethnic pediatric eye disease study.

摘要: Objective To determine the age- and race-specific prevalence of amblyopia in Asian non-Hispanic white children aged 30 to 72 months strabismus 6 months. Design Cross-sectional survey. Participants A population-based, multiethnic sample was identified Los Angeles Riverside counties California evaluate ocular conditions. Methods comprehensive eye examination in-clinic interview were conducted with 80% eligible children. The included evaluation alignment, refractive error, structures months, as well a determination optotype visual acuity (VA) 72 months. Main Outcome Measures proportion 6- 72-month-old participants 30- 72-month-olds VA deficits risk factors consistent study definitions amblyopia. Results Strabismus found 3.55% (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.68–4.60) 3.24% CI, 2.40–4.26) children, higher each subsequent older age category from both racial/ethnic groups ( P= 0.0003 0.02, respectively). Amblyopia detected 1.81% 1.06–2.89) children; for among 0.01) but showed no significant trend 0.30). Conclusions similar be same seemed relatively stable by These findings may help clinicians better understand patterns potentially inform planning preschool vision screening programs. Financial Disclosure(s) author(s) have proprietary or commercial interest any materials discussed this article.