Clinicians' perspectives of health related quality of life (HRQoL) implications of amblyopia: a qualitative study.
(Amblyopie et qualité de vie : une étude clinique qualitative)

AIMS OR PURPOSE : The health related quality of life (HRQoL) implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment have been reported. However the clinician's perspective has not previously been explored. The purpose of this study was to explore the HRQoL implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment from a clinicians' perspective. METHODS: Three focus group sessions were conducted with practising orthoptists. Thematic content analysis was undertaken, to identify HRQoL themes associated with amblyopia and/or its treatment.

RESULTS : Nine HRQoL themes associated with amblyopia and/or its treatment were identified. These included adult quality of life issues; hospital appointments; appearance; glasses-wear; patching treatment; atropine treatment; limited activities; relationships within the family; and treatment compliance.

CONCLUSIONS : The HRQoL implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment was similar to those identified in the literature. Participants acknowledged a change in societal attitudes towards glasses and patching; with glasses becoming more socially acceptable. Further research is needed to explore the exact impact of amblyopia and/or its treatment from both the child and the parental perspective.

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