title: Role of cyclopegics in progressive myopia.
abstract: Atropine sulfate 1% was instilled in both eyes of 86 children (172 eyes) on a daily basis for a period of two to eight years. No untoward changes in intraocular pressure, pupillary response, accommodation, or appearance of the ocular fundi were noted. A comparison with a similar group of children having only glasses prescribed during a similar time span revealed that atropine is effective in reducing theprogression of myopia in children; a permanent reduction in the degree of myopia may be achieved. Relaxation of accommodation by means of cycloplegic drugs may be a safe and effective treatment of myopia.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001285:Atropine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D005139:Eyeglasses; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009184:Mydriatics; D009216:Myopia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D009184:Mydriatics; D001285:Atropine