"Myopia Cure" - Are
Low Concentration Atropine(CAS 51-55-8) Eye Drops Effective?
Myopia has become one of the most serious issues impacting worldwide visual health in today's culture. Myopia is expected to affect almost half of the world's population by 2050. Myopia is not simply a vision impairment; it can also lead to other retinal diseases and visual disorders such as retinal detachment and cataracts in the long term. Myopia is becoming more common at a younger age, which is a major concern for parents.
Low-concentration atropine drops for myopia have become a highly sought-after treatment in recent years. Atropine drops are an anticholinergic drug that relaxes the muscles inside the eye, thereby slowing the increase in myopia. What advantages does this medication have over other treatments for myopia?
I. Substantially delay the progression of myopia
Many studies have demonstrated that using modest quantities of atropine eye drops can dramatically reduce the progression of myopia. According to one research of 438 youngsters, children who used low-concentration (0.01%) atropine eye drops had the slowest rate of myopia aggravation, roughly 70% of the rate in the control group. Several research have yielded similar results. Low-concentration atropine drops decreased myopia development in children by 66.4%.
2. high level of security
Low-concentration atropine eye drops are normally safe, and no major side effects have been reported. The leading ophthalmology publication, Ophthalmology, observed no notable adverse responses in children who used low-concentration atropine eye drops. Although high concentration atropine drops may cause some discomfort, such as dizziness and dry eyes, low dosage atropine drops are linked with less adverse responses.
3. Easy to use
Low-concentration atropine eye drops are simple to apply and do not need surgery or specialized equipment. A few drops each day are all that is required. Many therapies are difficult to administer since youngsters are so busy, and utilizing eye drops is much easier and more convenient.
4. Low cost
The cost of low concentration atropine drops is relatively low compared to other treatments for myopia. This makes the treatment more accessible to a wider range of people, especially those in more difficult financial circumstances.
Finally, low-concentration atropine drops provide apparent benefits for the treatment of myopia, such as delaying the progression of myopia, high safety, convenience of use, and low cost. This therapy method's efficacy has been demonstrated in clinical trials. Please use it under the guidance of your doctor if necessary.
References:
[1]Wu, P. C., Yang, Y. H., Fang, P. C., & Chen, C. Y.. The Long-term Results of Using Low-concentration Atropine Eye Drops for Controlling Myopia Progression in Schoolchildren. Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2011, 27(5):291-297.
[2]Chen, X., Sankaridurg, P., Donovan, L., Lin, Z., Li, L., Martinez, A., Holden, B. Low-Concentration Atropine Eye Drops 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. Ophthalmology, 2019, 126(1):113-124.
