Myopia, or nearsightedness, is at an all-time high among children in the US. Globally, half the population is expected to be nearsighted by 2050.
Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Nov 6 2023 Ophthalmologists are gravely concerned that these trends suggest a future in which many more people are at risk of suffering from serious uncorrectable vision loss later in life. That's because high myopia can lead to other vision-threatening conditions, such as retinal detachment and glaucoma.
We found that low-dose atropine is suitable for all children with myopia, regardless of age, sex, race, iris color, or baseline spherical equivalent refraction. These results are a major advance for myopia management and for the kids and parents who myopia impacts." Dr. Bell reported an analysis of the landmark, three-year, placebo-controlled international Phase III CHAMP clinical study. The analysis shows that a low-dose, preservative-free formulation of atropine is effective in slowing progression in children aged 3 to 17, living in the U.S. and European Union.
Related StoriesThe U.S. FDA accepted a new drug application for the investigational drug used in this study. A decision on its approval is expected in January 2024.
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