Douglas R. Fredrick There are a number of treatment modalities for children with rapid progression of myopia, but my first choice is low-dose atropine. While use of atropine for myopia control is ...

According to a secondary analysis of the 24- Month Myopia Outcome Study of Atropine in Children (MOSAIC) trial, 0.05% atropine eye drops were more effective in controlling myopia progression and ...

One presenter said there is sufficient evidence supporting atropine to slow myopia progression. Another said inconsistent study designs do not support atropine as the standard of care. SEVILLE ...

However, recent research on low-dose atropine as a potential treatment option has shown promising results, generating considerable interest. Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is an eye ...

Use of low-dose atropine eyedrops (concentration 0.01%) was no better than placebo at slowing myopia (nearsightedness) progression and elongation of the eye among children treated for two years ...

Low-dose atropine, which helps curb the condition, currently is available in the United States only through compounding pharmacies. The products contain preservatives ― raising questions about ...

About The Study: The efficacy and safety observed in this randomized clinical trial suggest that low-dose atropine may provide ... 478f-991c-4cd69da0a3a6&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium ...

Researchers say daily use of low-dose atropine eyedrops in children may delay or prevent the onset of myopia. Experts say the findings are intriguing, but more research is needed to determine how ...

A nightly use of 0.05% atropine eyedrops resulted in a lower incidence of myopia compared with placebo. Reduced incidence of myopia and myopic shift after 2 years of follow-up was seen in patients ...

Patients with Down's syndrome respond with abnormally great mydriasis to conjunctivally instilled atropine. This finding has been attributed to a structural anomaly of the Iris. To define the ...