Title of article
The prevalence of amblyopia in Iran: A systematic review
Author/Authors
Chegeni, Maryam Department of Epidemiology - School of Public Health - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Khanjani, Narges Neurology Research Center - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Rahmatpour, Pardis Social Determinants of Health Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht , Ahmadi Pishkuhi, Mahin Noor Research Center For Ophthalmic Epidemiology - Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran , Abdolalian, Nafiseh Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Pages
8
From page
194
To page
201
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of amblyopia in the population of Iran.
Methods: This article is a systematic review. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Ovid, Web of Science,
SID, Magiran, with appropriate terms. Information related to the sample size and the prevalence of amblyopia was extracted and summarized in
tables. Analysis was performed using STATA software.
Results: From 551 articles that were originally extracted from the databases, 31 articles met the criteria for entering the review. These studies
were conducted in different regions of Iran. The prevalence of amblyopia in different regions varied between 0.19 and 3.69%. Study results were
heterogeneous (I2 ¼ 99.7%), and therefore, a meta-analysis was not done.
Conclusions: The prevalence of amblyopia in Iran is very different. In addition to conducting national screenings, it is necessary to report the
incidence of amblyopia and its related factors in different parts of the country.
Keywords
Amblyopia , Systematic review , Iran , Prevalence
Journal title
Journal of Current Ophthalmology
Serial Year
2018
Journal title
Journal of Current Ophthalmology
Record number
2437656
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