Topic - Screening for amblyopia in children attending the tertiary care hospital in Uttarakhand, Background: Amblyopia needs timely intervention to preserve, and improve the presenting vision. The present study seeks to determine the prevalence of amblyopia and its distribution among children visiting a tertiary care hospital in Uttarakhand. Material and Method: The study was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital on children below twenty years of age. All children visiting the eye department were assessed for vision, and those found with difference of two or more lines between two eyes, or with vision less than 6/9 in either eye was screened out.  These children were further evaluated to rule out any organic or pathological causes for decreased vision. Subjects with amblyopia were then classified into different categories as per their ocular parameters. Results: Out of 4280 cases screened, there were 138 cases of amblyopia. Females had more Amblyopia than male and the difference was statistically insignificant. The relation between Anisometropic, High Ametropic, Meridional Amblyopia were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: This study is useful in comprehending the current visual status of children. It would also help in improvising screening programs and promote awareness.