Introduction: Amblyopia is one of the common causes of childhood visual impairment. The prevalence of amblyopia usually varies according to the age group of the studied population and the factors prevailing in that region. The upper limit of the critical time when amblyopia can develop is around eight years of age and it can be permanent if corrective measures are not taken in time. Aim: The purpose of study was to know the profile and pattern of amblyopia in children aged 6–16 years with refractive error Bundelkhand region .   Materials and Methods: In the present retrospective cross–sectional study, 100 children from 6–16 yrs of age who attended the OPD during the period between March 2015 to December 2015, had undergone detailed Ophthalmic examination. The children having vision < 6/12 with out organic lesion were included in the study. The children with strabismus, previous ocular surgery and ocular diseases were excluded.   Results: The percentage of amblyopia was 20% (n=20) with insignificant gender variation (p–value>0.05). Amblyopia due to astigmatism (combined) was in 45% (n=9) followed by Hypermetropia [35% (n=7)] and least in myopia [20% (n=4)]. In 55% cases age of presentation was 6–11 years while rest belonged to > 11 years of age. Binocular amblyopia was more (55%) then unilateral amblyopia (45%).   Conclusion: Refractory errors are second most common cause of paediatrc amblyopia. Amblyopia and associated strabismus can have devastating psychosocial and economical fall outs. Our study emphasizes the need of visual screening of school children and prescribing them correct spectacles at appropriate time.