Eye Drops

3-2-1

Atropine eyedrop

In recent years, clinical trials have found that the use of low concentration atropine (0.01%) can slow down myopia progression rate by 50% with minimal side effects. 0.01% atropine is currently the most popular method in myopia control favored by ophthalmologists. However, if the myopia still progresses rapidly despite daily application of 0.01% atropine eyedrop, higher concentration and/or higher frequency of eyedrop may be required. Using higher concentration (0.125% or 1%) is more effective in slowing down myopia progression, but side effects including light sensitivity (photophobia) or blurred near vision is more common. Combination treatment with other myopia control methods such as progressive glasses, DIMS glasses or orthokeratology may also be needed in these children with rapidly progressing myopia.