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Home-based screening tools for amblyopia: a systematic review.

Samantha Siaw Zhen Sii¹, Chung Shen Chean², Helen Kuht²

¹Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, Derby, UK.

Eye (London, England)

|February 24, 2023

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Home-based screening tools show potential for detecting amblyopia (lazy eye) in children. However, current diagnostic accuracy studies need improvement in quality and reporting for reliable implementation.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Public Health
Diagnostic Accuracy

Background:

Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a significant public health issue in pediatric populations.
Home-based screening offers a potential solution but lacks rigorous systematic assessment.
Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of these tools is crucial for early detection.

Approach:

A systematic review was conducted using multiple major scientific databases and clinical trial registries.
Included studies focused on the diagnostic accuracy of home-based screening tools for amblyopia in children.
Exclusion criteria targeted studies led by specialists and those involving adult subjects.

Key Points:

28 studies met inclusion criteria, evaluating tools like internet-based applications, smartphone apps, digital cameras, and questionnaires.

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Diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) was the primary outcome, with most studies using ophthalmological exams or validated visual acuity as gold standards.

Half of the studies had applicability concerns due to patient selection and recruitment methods.

Conclusions:

Significant heterogeneity exists in study quality, reporting standards, and diagnostic thresholds for amblyopia screening.
Further research is essential to enhance the quality of diagnostic accuracy studies and standardize methodologies.
Improved research is needed to confirm the suitability of home-based tools for widespread amblyopia screening in children.