Daily Low-level Red Light and 0.01% Low-dose Atropine for Myopia Prevention

Daily Low-level Red Light and 0.01% Low-dose Atropine for Myopia Prevention

To compare the preventive effects of daily low-level red-light and 0.01% low-dose atropine eye drops on myopia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1. Aged at least 7 years old. 2. The spherical equivalent error (SER) after pupil dilation was between -0.5 D and +0.75D.

  3. Had a record of cycloplegia SER at least 6 months before this study, and SER changed -0.5D compared with the last measurement or had a family history of high myopia.

  4. Corneal astigmatism ≤ 1.25D. 5. Interocular refraction discrepancy ≤ 1.5D. 6. No allergy history of cycloplegia drugs. 7. Willingness to participate in the study and signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

- 1. Intraocular pressure was below 10 mm Hg or higher than 22 mm Hg. 2. Presence of amblyopia, or ocular pathological conditions such as retinal, lens, or corneal disorders.

3. Children currently using other myopia interventions other than LDA or LLRL. 4. Children with systemic and immune disorders, such as albinism, psoriasis, nephrotic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and diabetes 5. Individuals with conditions like Tourette's syndrome or epilepsy.