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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Aug 1.
Published in final edited form as: Adv Ophthalmol Optom. 2016 Aug;1(1):287–305. doi: 10.1016/j.yaoo.2016.03.007

Table 2.

Parent education regarding atropine penalization for the treatment amblyopia

Drop Administration Administer in morning; if problematic, instill drop before child wakes
Sun Protection / Comfort Wear brimmed hat and sunglasses when outside, particularly if sunny
Storage Store securely out of reach of children
Systemic Reaction Discontinue and call if facial flushing, fever, dry mouth, irritability, or
confusion
Other Health Care Visits Inform of atropine use at office visits, particularly if at emergency
room