Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Amblyopia Among Parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Amblyopia is an abnormal development of usually one eye, leading to permanent decreased vision in the affected eye if not treated early. The condition is primarily caused by strabismus, cataract, anisometropic refractive error, or genetic factors and can manifest from birth to seven years of age, with a worldwide prevalence of 1.75%.