Atropine Drops
Controlling Myopia Progression
of Children in Perth
Atropine Drops
Low-dose atropine is a prescription-only eye drop medication used in myopia management for children. Treatment can be prescribed following a comprehensive eye examination and ongoing clinical assessment. Your optometrist will determine the most appropriate concentration and monitor progression over time.
Good For Young Kids
Nightly Convenience
Combination Therapy
No Daytime Eyewear
Good For Young Kids
Low-dose atropine may suit younger children who are not yet ready for contact lenses or more hands-on treatment options. The drops are simple to use, non-invasive, and can often be introduced early when myopia progression is first identified, helping families begin management before prescriptions increase more rapidly.
Nightly Convenience
Atropine eye drops are typically applied once nightly, making them easy for many families to incorporate into an existing bedtime routine. Treatment is simple, low maintenance, and does not usually interfere with school, sport, reading, or other normal daytime activities.
Combination Therapy
Atropine can be used as a stand-alone treatment or combined with other myopia management options such as specialised spectacle lenses or contact lenses. A combination approach may provide additional support for children experiencing faster myopia progression or higher long-term risk factors.
No Daytime Eyewear
Atropine treatment works overnight, so there is nothing extra for children to wear during the day. This may suit children who are active in sport, dislike wearing glasses, or are not yet comfortable managing contact lenses as part of their daily routine.
Watch the following message from Damon Ezekiel, the Owner and Principal Optometrist of Ezekiel Eyes to learn more about how we manage myopia, one of the most prevalent eye health issues among children today.
