Atropine Shows Promise in Treating Pediatric Nearsightedness Over 3 Years

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About The Study: The efficacy and safety observed in this randomized clinical trial suggest that low-dose atropine may provide a treatment option for childhood myopia progression.

Authors: Karla Zadnik, O.D., Ph.D., of the Ohio State University College of Optometry in Columbus, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2023.2097)

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