Gel may Help Slow Down Myopia Progression in Kids

by Sreeraman on  August 28, 2008 at 2:43 PM Drug News
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Treatments to slow worsening myopia could also have important quality-of-life benefits.

Previous studies have suggested that a drug called atropine can delay progression of myopia. The new results show that pirenzepine-a related drug with fewer side effects-is also safe and effective for this purpose.

The study appears in the August issue of the Journal of AAPOS (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus).

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10/31/2008

This is a really good idea that should be put in place by doctors.




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