07/05/2023
Low-Dose Atropine for Kids with Myopia
A promising treatment for childhood near-sightedness (myopia) is welcome news at a time when more and more kids are being diagnosed with the condition. Studies show that a low-dose of atropine, typically given as eye drops at bedtime, can significantly slow the progression of myopia in children, preventing severe near-sightedness.
Childhood myopia is usually diagnosed when kids are around 5 to 7 years old. Often, vision gets worse during the eye’s rapid growing years, and levels off at about age 12. People with myopia can see well close-up, but not in the distance.
Until recently, the only treatment for pediatric myopia was glasses, with frequent prescription updates as vision gets worse. (Read the entire article on AAO.ORG)
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https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/low-dose-atropine-kids-with-myopia
A promising treatment for childhood near-sightedness (myopia) is welcome news at a time when more and more kids are being diagnosed with the condition. Studies show that a low-dose of atropine, typica