Low Dose Atropine Eye Drops
What is Atropine?
How does low dose Atropine work?
Typically, during a comprehensive eye exam, atropine eye drops are used to dilate your eyes. It can be used to decrease the force which the muscles in the eye that control the iris and lens contract.
Ophthalmic atropine is the type of atropine used to dilate eyes during an eye test. Low-dose atropine is the name for the reduced dosage of the substance used to manage myopia.
For the treatment of progressing myopia, low dosages of atropine can be useful. The focusing mechanisms of the eyes are relaxed when the eye drops are applied. While there are many different kinds of low-dose atropine eye drops, to reduce the possibility of any negative effects, a dosage of 0.025% to 0.01% is typically advised.
The best dosage for your child might be recommended by your optometrist, but it’s crucial to know how this medication works.