Myopia

Efficacy of low-dose atropine for myopia varies by ethnicity, analysis finds

Low-dose atropine (0.01%) slows myopia progression in children, with varying levels of effectiveness across different ethnic groups, according to a study. The analysis included 25 randomized controlled trials involving 4,374 children and compared 0.01% atropine with placebo. Overall, 0.01% atropine reduced myopia progression compared with placebo. The magnitude of effect...