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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