Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia Control

Atropine Eye Drops vs. Our Other Myopia Control Treatments

If your child has any of the following symptoms, myopia may be the cause:

• Difficulty seeing distant objects
• Having to squint to see more clearly
• Eye strain, particularly after using a computer or reading
• Headaches caused by overexertion of the eyes
• Tiredness from needing to focus on distant objects

For adults, these symptoms may be more readily identified but children may not realize that their vision is affected. They may assume what they’re seeing is what everyone sees. Are you concerned about your child’s vision? We recommend regular eye exams and to watch for signs that your child is struggling to see distant objects. 

Atropine eye drops for myopia control slow the progression of the condition. This ensures better long-term vision. This type of management can improve a child’s interaction with the world. It also helps them maintain lower level prescriptions for the rest of their life. 

Myopia atropine eye drops are a simple solution to a child’s near-sightedness – a nightly application that has been shown to slow the progression of near-sightedness in young children. 

Other myopia control treatments include:  

• CRT (Corneal Refractive Therapy) Lenses
• Daily contact lenses
• Multifocal lenses 

While effective, these treatments are more complex than atropine eye drops for myopia when administered to children.