A review of the uses and adverse effects of topical administration of atropine

Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 1987;7(2):109-14. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-1313.1987.tb01004.x.

Abstract

Atropine is used widely in the treatment of a variety of ocular conditions. This article reviews the uses of atropine in children and any adverse ocular or systemic side effects that have been reported after topical instillation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adolescent
  • Amblyopia / drug therapy
  • Atropine / administration & dosage
  • Atropine / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Down Syndrome / complications
  • Esotropia / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Mydriatics / adverse effects
  • Myopia / drug therapy
  • Refraction, Ocular

Substances

  • Mydriatics
  • Atropine