Unveiling the popular “low-concentration atropine eye drops” that are sold on behalf of others: Can they really cure myopia?

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Yes, low-concentration atropine eye drops can control myopia

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And purchase from various channels

So here comes the question

Low concentration atropine eye drops

Can I buy it and use it myself?

Is it suitable for every child?

Today we will take a look at this legendary "magic medicine"

What are low concentration atropine eye drops?

Atropine is not unfamiliar to parents of myopic children. It is a non-selective M-cholinergic receptor antagonist that can relax the ciliary muscles in the eye and eliminate the influence of accommodation on the results of refractive examination. It has long been widely used in ophthalmology as a mydriatic solution and is one of the important steps in eye examination and glasses fitting for children and adolescents. Studies in recent years have found that this drug also has a magical effect, delaying or even controlling the development of myopia. The most famous one is Singapore's "Five-Year Clinical Study of Atropine to Control Myopia", referred to as ATOM.

The first ATOM trial began in 1999; it included 400 children aged 6 to 12 years with myopia ranging from -1 D to -6 D. The children received 1% atropine in one eye for 2 years and then stopped the drug for 3 years.

The experimental results were: the average progression of myopia was reduced by 77%, with a strong correlation with axial length, and no serious adverse reactions; but severe rebound occurred in the third year after discontinuation of use.

Therefore, the second phase ATOM2 trial was conducted: ATOM2 was a double-blind trial over 5 years in which 600 children aged 6 to 12 years were randomly assigned to receive 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.01% atropine bilaterally for 2 years and then stopped for 3 years.

In experiments conducted over 5 years, low-concentration atropine eye drops were more effective in slowing the progression of myopia and had fewer visual side effects than higher-concentration atropine eye drops.

Can I buy low-concentration atropine eye drops online?

So, since it is effective, can I buy it online and use it myself?

The use of drugs should be personalized advice given by medical professionals based on the specific condition. Some parents, due to anxiety, fall into misunderstandings about atropine and blindly use low-concentration atropine eye drops on children who have not yet developed myopia to prevent myopia, or even as a routine medication for myopia prevention and control. Some parents purchase drugs on their own through overseas agents or online purchases from unknown channels. They lack professional guidance and monitoring, and there are safety risks such as improper drug concentration, unstable ingredients, and easy contamination.

Is it suitable for every child?

In addition, low-concentration atropine eye drops are not suitable for every child. Studies have found that there is a certain degree of non-response rate, that is, it does not work. Due to individual differences, some children may experience photophobia, blurred near vision, mild mydriasis, and decreased accommodation after use. Especially children who are allergic to atropine will have symptoms such as flushing, fever, and dry mouth. Therefore, it is not available to everyone. There are indications and contraindications, and it should not be purchased blindly or abused. Be sure to choose a formal channel to purchase after the doctor has professionally examined and evaluated the child, and use it under the guidance of a doctor.

In order to meet the medication needs of patients, the low-concentration atropine eye drops independently developed by Aier Eye Hospital have the qualifications for medical institution preparation. Patients can go to the Aier Eye Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University to consult a doctor and undergo relevant examinations. After confirming that the indications for use are met, the doctor will inform the Aier Eye Hospital Internet Hospital of the drug purchase process and precautions for use.

How should mothers correctly control myopia?

Low-concentration atropine eye drops are only one of the means of myopia control, and myopia prevention and control cannot rely on a single drug. We need to pay attention to scientific and effective optical control measures to delay or control the rate of myopia progression, such as multi-point defocus glasses, progressive multifocal glasses, and hard corneal contact lenses/orthokeratology lenses, to ultimately avoid the development of high myopia and the series of complications it causes.

Orthokeratology

Aier corneal reshaping is a very effective non-surgical myopia correction method. It changes the curvature of the front surface of the cornea by wearing it at night, so that the patient can have clear vision without wearing glasses the next day. It is recognized as one of the effective means to control the development of myopia because it can improve visual quality, effectively eliminate the blurred image of the peripheral retina, and inhibit the growth of the eye axis to a certain extent.

Cloud folder

Cloud Clip is a wearable smart eye protection device that can monitor environmental factors related to myopia in real time. It monitors eye habits in five dimensions, including reading angle, reading time, reading light intensity, reading distance, and outdoor activity time, around the clock. When children have problems such as using their eyes for too long, the smart vibration reminds them to develop good eye habits. By connecting to mobile phones, parents can keep track of their children's eye conditions at any time, and promptly supervise and guide their children to use their eyes in a standardized manner. This allows doctors to accurately grasp the development process of myopia and provide better correction plans based on each person's specific situation.

Binocular vision training

The two eyes of a person are not simply a superposition of monocular vision, but a complex work based on binocular accommodation and movement functions in order to provide a good stereoscopic visual experience. The examination of eye accommodation and movement functions is called binocular vision function examination. If binocular vision function disorders are found during the examination, a corresponding visual function training program can be formulated to fundamentally improve visual function and visual comfort. Many adolescents with rapid myopia growth will have abnormalities in binocular vision functions such as accommodation and convergence. Through binocular vision function examination and corresponding training, visual function can be effectively restored, which can also play a role in myopia control.

Posterior scleral reinforcement

This is a surgical method that uses allogeneic or autologous biological materials or artificial synthetic materials to reinforce the weakened posterior sclera of the patient's eyeball, allowing it to fuse to form a thickened, tension-resistant "new sclera" to prevent and control the growth of myopia.

Multifocal soft contact lenses

This is a soft contact lens designed based on concentric circles or peripheral defocus. After wearing, it can convert the hyperopic defocus properties of the central and peripheral images of the retina into myopic defocus, thereby controlling the growth of the eye axis and delaying the progression of myopia. It is one of the effective myopia control methods currently proven clinically.

Multifocal defocus glasses