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Low-Dose Atropine May Delay or Prevent Myopia in Children, Researchers Say
Author: Jennie Crabbe
Researchers in Hong Kong have found that low-dose atropine eye drops may delay, or even prevent, the onset of myopia in children, according to a study published Feb. 14 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Myopia, or nearsightedness, is on the rise around the world, particularly in children. Although there is much debate over the causes of myopia, some studies have found significant differences based on geography and race, supporting a strong genetic link. Others have fo...
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