Pharmacological Myopia Control Influence on Quality of Life and Psyche among Adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Myopia is a global problem affecting all aspects of patients' lives. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of low dose atropine (LDA) myopia control on the quality of life in patients with myopia. A self-constructed questionnaire, including eight questions, was distributed among 40 patients. The questionnaire was divided into two subsections: (1) influence of LDA on visual functions and (2) influence of LDA on self-esteem. Answers were collected separately for boys (18 patients) and girls (22 patients) and compared considering spherical equivalent (SE) and myopia progression rate. Girls reported more issues with near activities and pupil size. Boys and girls complained similarly, regarding the sun glare. We found a high level of certainty about the efficacy of LDA therapy amon

SUBMITTER: Michalski A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7761740 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature