Managing Myopia
Eyedrops for Myopia
Low-concentration atropine has proven to be effective in diminishing progression of myopia, or nearsightedness, in children.
Atropine for the treatment of childhood myopia: safety and efficacy of 0.5%, 0.1% and 0.01% does
Low-concentration Atropine for Myopia Progression (LAMP) Study: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 0.05%, 0.025% and 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops in Myopia Control
Increasing your child's daylight exposure and reducing intense periods of near work may be helpful in decreasing myopic progression as well.
https://mymyopia.com/sunlight-exposure-reduces-myopia-in-children/
https://mymyopia.com/cram-school-attendance-correlates-with-a-high-risk-of-myopia/
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Medical Treatment for Nearsightedness
Medical Treatment for Nearsightedness
Atropine 0.01% is a treatment for children that slows progression of myopia, or nearsightedness. Children receive one drop in each eye at bedtime for two years. Request an appoinment today to talk to our doctors about Atropine 0.01%.
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