Adverse Influences of Nonstrabismic Amblyopia on Quality of Life of Teenagers in China

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the influences of nonstrabismic amblyopia on quality of life in adolescents. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scale, a multidimensional construct that indicates a fundamental health outcome, was used to measure physical and psychosocial functioning of the adolescents. Forty teenagers with nonstrabismic amblyopia and 40 control teenagers without nonstrabismic amblyopia were recruited between April 2019 and July 2021. The anthropometric measures, body image, physical activity outcome, and HRQoL scores including physical health, emotional functioning, social functioning, and school functioning were compared between the two groups. The results revealed that teenagers with nonstrabismic amblyopia had less weekly sedentary time ( $P<0.001$ ), weekly total steps ( $P<0.001$ ), and worse school functioning ( $P=0.0211$ ) than control teenagers. No significant difference was found in anthropometric measures and body image between the two groups ( $P>0.05$ ). This study implied the needs for teenagers with nonstrabismic amblyopia to enhance physical activities. Teachers and parents are encouraged to pay more attention to teenagers with nonstrabismic amblyopia to improve their school functioning.