Low-concentration atropine eye drops are a safe and effective treatment for short-sightedness (myopia) in UK children, although the effects are small, suggests a clinical trial published by The BMJ.
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Low dose atropine eye drops safe and effective for short-sightedness in children, clinical trial suggests
June 12, 2026
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