Why carry out this study?

Myopia has become a significant public health concern globally in recent decades. Atropine 0.01% eye drops are considered an effective and safe treatment to control the progression of myopia. However, the effects of atropine 0.01% on structural and vascular characteristics of the retina and choroid in myopic children eyes remain unknown.

What was learned from the study?

The administration of atropine 0.01% eye drops showed no significant short-term effects on choriocapillaris flow, the thickness and vessel density of the retina and the foveal avascular zone. A modest but statistically non-significant increase of subfoveal choroidal thickness in the atropine-treated eyes at the 3-month visit was observed. This study confirmed the safety of atropine 0.01% on the choroidal and retinal structure and vasculature and suggested the need for further studies with larger samples and longer follow-up.