| Abstract [eng] |
Aim of the Study: To evaluate the side effects and influence on daily activities of different concentration (0,01%, 0,02%, 0,05%) atropine drops. 2 Methods: An observational cross – sectional study was conducted from 01.10.2021 to 05.04.2021 at "Akių gydytojų praktika". 48 myopes (96 eyes) aged 6–18 years, that were using low – concentration (0,01%, 0,02%, 0,05%) atropine drops and came for a regular visit to an ophthalmologist, were enrolled to this study. Questionnaire about atropine side effects was administered to the participants and their parents. Near vision in 5% and 100% contrast was evaluated using validated mobile app "Vision C". Binocular pupil diameter was measured with the help of pediatric autorefractor "plusoptiX A09". Data was analyzed using MS Excel and SPSS. Results: Participants complained of having local side effects: itchy eyes and eyelids (10,4%), burning sensation (16,7%), sunlight sensitivity (18,8%), indoor light sensitivity (16,7%), blurred near vision and reading difficulties (18,8%). Mentioned symptoms had no influence on daily activities with the exception of two children, who claimed that sunlight photophobia interferes with daily activities. The medians of near vision tests in 5% and 100% contrasts were 0,40 (logMAR) and 0,00 (logMAR) respectively. There were no significant differences between children, treated with different concentration atropine drops (p(5% contrast)=0,168, p(100% contrast)=0,697). Median of pupil diameter was 4,90 mm and showed no significant differences between different concentration atropine drops users (p=0,461). Conclusions: Low – concentration atropine therapy used for myopia control causes minimal local side effects only. Different concentration (0,01%, 0,02%, 0,05%) atropine drops have no significant influence on childrens‘ daily activities. |
