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Atropine and Myopia Management

Provider: Mivision

Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616

Activity Outline

Low dose atropine has been integrated into the management of childhood myopia progression. Drs Linda Zheng and Caroline Catt detail the practicalities of prescribing and monitoring the effect of treatment.

Learning Objectives

  • Know about atropine for the treatment of myopia, what doses can be used, and its side effects
  • Know how to define high myopia
  • Understand the causes of myopia and its complications

Max CPD hours awarded: 1

Session Information

Name
Atropine and Myopia Management
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

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