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Regarding Atropin eye drops
Hello Dr,
My child is wearing glasses since he is 3 years old. Continues usage, now child is 11 and no is -4.5 right eye and -3.5 left eye and cylindrical power is high. I have -5 vision since childhood. Upon recent visit to ophthalmologist, we did Topography test the findings were normal. He prescribed Myatro drops× 1 time for 3 months... he said it will prevent no from increasing further.. is it true? My child says that the drop stings, should ot sting? Please guide me. Thank you
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Yes, you should use it. Some drops do sting for few seconds. If stinging persists, then please consult your doctor.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is helpful in progression of Myopia. It has certain advantages and disadvantages.pl consult paediatric ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. Regular follow ups are very much necessary.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, myatro is used to retard the progression of myopia in children. It can cause slight stinging sensation for a few seconds.
Please Continue using it and consult ophthalmologist at regular intervals.
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Myatro eye drop is very low concentrations of atropine recently started for Stop in progression of high myopia..need to use long term..
Can use and regular basis follow up with doctor
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Myatro drop contains 0.01 %atropine.
This low concentrations atropine is proved to prevent the myopic number in children but not cylinderical power.
High myopia means power more than -5D may have many complications.
So early halt on progression of myopia(glass power) is beneficial.
It should be used once in night for atleast 2years.
With that
outdoor activities and decreasing the duration of near work like digital devices have been reported very helpful.
And monthly follow up is needed for thorough slit lamp examination and glass power and compliance and any side effects.
use of atropine eye drops may lead to photophobia, blurriness of near vision, and local allergic response but they are very rare with this low concentration of atropine.
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to prevent itchy, you can use any lubricant drops
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consult a pediatric ophthalmologists for further details.
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