Drops commonly used to dilate pupils before eye exams could stave off nearsightedness in children, researchers said. Using low-concentration atropine eye drops in children could delay the onset ...

Using nightly eye drops with 0.05 percent atropine, a medication that relaxes the eye muscle responsible for focusing vision, may delay myopia onset in children, researchers report February 14 in ...

Experts say parents can help with their children’s eye health by limiting screen time ... from the atropine drops detailed in recent research, to specialized contact lenses to orthokeratology, ...

But there hasn’t been a lot of research to figure out if medicated eye drops are safe and really work for kids. Ask your child's doctor to suggest a dosage, and follow their instructions exactly.