Whether atropine should be the standard of care for halting myopia progression was a hot topic discussed at the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

SRINAGAR: In a major breakthrough, the doctors at GMC Rajouri have administered atropine to treat 11 patients who fell ill from a mysterious illness in Badhal village of J&K’s Rajouri.

Atropine sulfate 1%; oph soln; contains benzalkonium chloride. Compress lacrimal sac by digital pressure for 2–3 minutes after instillation to avoid excessive systemic absorption. Uveitis ...

Diphenoxylate HCl 2.5mg, atropine sulfate 0.025mg; per 5mL liq; alcohol 15%. See full labeling. <2yrs: not recommended. 2–12yrs: initially 0.3–0.4mg/kg in 4 divided doses until diarrhea is ...