Systolic hypertension as side effect of topical low dose atropine drops

Systolic hypertension as side effect of topical low dose atropine drops

Purpose: To present a case of increased systemic hypertension and pupil dilation related to low dose atropine eyedrops. Observations: A thirteen-year-old male with progressive myopia received atropine 0.05% ophthalmic drops to slow down myopia progression. He exhibited systemic systolic hypertension...

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Main Authors: Barry N. Wasserman, Erik Massenzio, Karen Lee, David A. Plager
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Subjects:
Atropine
Myopia
Hypertension
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993624000148

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