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Myopia Management
Atropine Eye Drops
Low-dose atropine eye drops, a simple, evidence-based option for slowing myopia in children.
Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia Management
Low-dose atropine eye drops are one of the most studied interventions for slowing myopia progression in children. Applied at bedtime, they have been shown in multiple large-scale trials to significantly slow axial elongation with minimal side effects at low concentrations.
What you should know?
How it works: atropine is thought to act on receptors in the sclera to slow eye growth
Concentration used: 0.01% to 0.05% (low-dose), compounded or commercially available
Side effects at low dose: minimal, with slight light sensitivity in some children
Often used in combination with Ortho-K or MiSight for enhanced effect
Requires a therapeutic endorsement prescription. Our therapeutically endorsed optometrists can prescribe
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