The Effect of Repeated Low-Level Red Light Versus 0.01% Atropine Treatment on Axial Length and Choroidal Parameters in Children with Myopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This research was designed to compare the effectiveness of repeated low-level red light (RLRL) and 0.01% atropine on axial length (AL), spherical equivalent refraction (SER), and choroidal parameters in children with myopia.

Methods

We conducted a prospective, randomized, and single-blind controlled trial. Ninety-one children aged 6-12 years old were selected, with cycloplegic SER ≥ - 5.00 D and ≤ - 0.75 D. Participants were randomly assigned to the RLRL group and 0.01% atropine group. The primary outcomes included changes in AL, SER, and choroidal parameters after a duration of 6 months. Choroidal parameters specifically including the foveal, parafoveal, and perifoveal choroidal thickness (ChT) and the foveal, parafoveal, and perifoveal choroidal vessel volume

SUBMITTER: Pang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271023 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature