The doctor reminds that the golden period of myopia treatment for children should not be delayed because of Internet rumors. If you still have doubts about the use, it is recommended to consult a doctor; the picture is a situational photo.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Many parents did not dare to let their children use mydriatics because they saw rumors that mydriatics were bad for the eyes. Eye drops (Atropine), also known as mydriatic agent, is a drug that has been proven by medical research for a long time to effectively treat myopia.

The doctor reminds that the golden period of myopia treatment for children should not be delayed because of Internet rumors. If you still have doubts about the use, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Lin Yuhao posted on the Facebook page "Friends of Eyes - Hexin Vision Eye Clinic", pointing out that in the past, there have been online articles that rumored that mydriatics are bad for the eyes, and even attacked ophthalmologists, even though many doctors have refuted the rumors for many years. , but still caused many misunderstandings and delayed the golden period of myopia treatment for many children.

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Lin Yuhao explained that in the past, the use of high-concentration mydriatics would have side effects such as photophobia and blurred vision, which led to low acceptance. Now switching to low-concentration long-acting drugs has greatly reduced the side effects, and allows doctors to target them. The patient's living habits, as well as the selected myopia control equipment, such as glasses and orthokeratology lenses, can be combined with more safe and customized treatment plans.

Lin Yuhao emphasized that the low-concentration long-acting mydriatic agent has been pointed out in many journal articles that it can effectively control myopia, and it is also used by ophthalmologists around the world.

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