Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of conservative amblyopia therapy among Indian mothers. METHODS: A structured questionnaire was prepared and administered to 45 mothers, whose children had been diagnosed with amblyopia and undergoing conservative treatment. RESULTS: Among the 45 mothers, 40% were graduates while 44% were engaged in outdoor occupations. Knowledge scores were significantly higher in educated and working women. Higher education was also linked with positive attitudes and practices towards initiation and continuation of therapy. There was, however, a severe deficiency in awareness about detection and follow-up of amblyopia among all groups. CONCLUSION: There is a need for spreading awareness about the need for optical assessment of children. Knowledge about the need for continuation of treatment is scarce. Parental counselling and psychosocial need assessment is required to ensure adequate compliance to amblyopia therapy.