COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LOW VISION IN PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN VELES

Abstract

Amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye," denotes a condition characterized by diminished vision, typically manifesting in one eye but occasionally affecting both. This condition arises from a misalignment or functional discordance between the eye and the brain, leading to the brain's inability to properly interpret visual signals from the affected eye. Consequently, the brain compensates by favoring the stronger eye, causing the weaker eye's vision to deteriorate over time. The term "lazy eye" aptly captures this phenomenon, as the dominant eye assumes a more prominent role in visual perception.Commencing in early childhood, amblyopia stands as one of the foremost causes of vision impairment among children, affecting up to 3% of the pediatric population. However, the prognosis is promising, with early intervention proving highly effective in mitigating long-term visual complications. This study endeavors to conduct a comparative assessment of amblyopia prevalence among preschoolers in the Veles region, acknowledging the significance of this visual disorder in public health discourse and its potential ramifications on educational attainment.Through an exploration of prevalence rates and associated determinants, the research seeks to enrich our comprehension of amblyopia within this demographic cohort. Recent scholarship underscores the pivotal role of timely detection and intervention in managing amblyopia effectively. Yet, there exists a pressing need for nuanced investigations into prevalence and risk factors tailored to distinct demographic subsets, such as preschoolers in Veles.Drawing upon retrospective analyses of health care data from Veles, the study aims to scrutinize amblyopia prevalence alongside demographic variables like age, gender, and refractive errors. Moreover, it endeavors to probe potential risk factors including familial predisposition, refractive anomalies, and accessibility to ocular healthcare services. By juxtaposing amblyopia rates in Veles against global benchmarks, the research endeavors to identify differentiating factors and inform targeted intervention strategies.The findings gleaned from this comparative inquiry hold considerable implications for policymakers and public health initiatives geared towards ameliorating the burden of preschool amblyopia in Veles. By pinpointing high-risk cohorts and instituting early screening protocols, healthcare practitioners can facilitate prompt diagnosis and intervention, thereby ameliorating visual outcomes and enhancing affected children's quality of life.In summation, this study underscores the imperative of comparative analyses in elucidating amblyopia prevalence and determinants within specific populations. By addressing knowledge gaps and delineating avenues for targeted interventions, we endeavor to diminish the adverse impact of amblyopia on preschoolers' visual health in Veles and beyond.