Low concentration Atropine into myopia control "artifact"?Experts said: Can't treat myopia, don't use it by yourself

Jimu Journalist Liu Xun

Figure Liu Yang

Correspondent Gao Chenchen

Recently, a hospital in Shenyang issued a statement saying that its Internet hospital suspended sales of 0.01%sulfate eye drops (hereinafter referred to as "low -concentration Atto eye drops"). This concentration of eye drops once swept the Internet and were considered by many parents to prevent or even treat children's myopia. They were called "myopia medicine" on the Internet.

Yesterday, Jiangcheng experts said that Atropine is a prescription medicine, not everyone is suitable. It can only delay myopia progress and cannot treat and prevent myopia. Parents should not follow the trend blindly.

5 -year -old girl dripping firousitis

The 5 -year -old girl Nini (a pseudonym) lived in Hankou and moved to the uncle's house for a month in the summer vacation. Recently, my mother found that her daughter was addicted to watching animation and brushing videos, and always made up the screen, and often squinted her eyes. When her mother was worried about her daughter's vision, she took her to the hospital to check her vision during the holidays.

Sure enough, at the ophthalmology department of Wuhan Children's Hospital, Nini's eye -catching myopia was 95 degrees. Li Shilian, director of the ophthalmology, suggested that she should wear glasses to correct it. "The child is so small, wearing glasses now, what should I do in the future?" When I got the result, the mother couldn't accept it, so she wanted to try other methods to improve my vision.

At the Parenting Forum, she heard that some parents said that low -concentration "Atto" dripping eye fluids could cure myopia. Nini's mother purchased a few bottles and gave Nini a few drops before going to bed every night. Who knew only for 2 days, Nini kept rubbing her eyes. Later, her eyes appeared red and swollen and tears. They scared her mother to take her to Wuhan Children's Hospital for treatment.

Li Shilian, director of the ophthalmology department of the hospital, found that Nini was a typical allergic conjunctivitis. After careful inquiry, she analyzed the use of eye conjunctivitis and Adupin eye drops. Fortunately, after a few days of anti -allergic treatment, Nini's symptoms gradually improved.

Director Li Shilian said that this kind of eye drops belong to prescriptions abroad and have strict use of contraindications and adaptive signs. Nini is a allergic constitution, and random use may cause unpredictable consequences.

No medicine can "cure" myopia

For low -concentration Atropine, the "universal medicine" of myopia prevention and control in the parent circle is regarded as myopia. The reporter visited and found that many parents had previously purchased low -concentration Atrops overseas, or 0.125%high -concentration Atto products online, and then configured to 0.01%of low concentration Atto.

However, recently, many ophthalmology hospitals across the country have stopped online sales at Internet hospitals. Parents must use doctors and use them under guidance. Subsequently, many hospitals in Beijing have stopped selling low -concentrations of sulfuric acid. During the interview, many hospitals in Wuhan said that the medicine must be prescribed by the doctor and used the doctor's advice.

It is understood that Atto is a kind of sub -sympathetic nerve inhibitor. After dripping into the eyes, the ciliary muscles are completely relaxed, and it is often used in the pupils in the ophthalmology. "Although the low concentration of Atropine has confirmed that it can delay myopia, it cannot correct myopia, let alone prevent it in advance." Li Shilian said that at the same time, it also has taboos strictly using taboos.

She explained that after medication, the pupils will continue to be scattered. At the same time, the "door" of the eyes opened, and the retina, crystals, etc., which were originally hidden in the depths were exposed to the outdoor strong light. If it was not protected, it would cause damage and lead to a photocoltic response. Therefore, after children's use, they must wear color -changing lenses and take sunscreen measures outdoors.

The medicine may also increase the intraocular pressure. Children with high family intraocular pressure may induce glaucoma. If the child itself is allergic, allergic reactions such as conjunctiva congestion, itching of the skin, and fever may also occur. Therefore, the evaluation of the former specialist is essential, and parents cannot prepare themselves.

Good eye habits are critical

"Preventing myopia, outdoor activities are important." Li Shilian reminded that instead of hoping to "magic medicine", it is better to work as usual. Children's daily outdoor activities are best for more than 2 hours or 10 hours a week, which is the most effective way to prevent myopia in the world. When the natural light of the outdoor is illuminated, the retina releases dopamine, which can inhibit the growth of the axis and prevent myopia.

When writing homework, keep in mind the "three one": the chest is far away from the table, the eyes are far away from the book, the hand is a far away from the pen tip. Don't look at, look at, look up, look up.

Zhang Mingchang, director of the ophthalmology department of Wuhan Union Hospital, suggested that parents should restrict their children's time to use electronic products. Preschool children should use electronic products for more than 20 minutes, and they should not exceed 1 hour daily; Especially don't watch electronic products for a long time. Even when reading and learning, you must ensure that the light is sufficient and maintain the correct eyes.

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