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Abdelrahman M Elhusseiny¹, Carolyn Wu¹, Sarah MacKinnon¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Two cases of refractory reverse amblyopia developed after atropine eye drops. Risk factors for this condition include young age, large-angle esotropia, and not wearing prescribed glasses.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Background:

Amblyopia, or

Observation:

Two pediatric patients developed refractory reverse amblyopia following the instillation of 1-4 drops of atropine.
This condition presented despite previous successful treatment for esotropia.

Findings:

Refractory reverse amblyopia can occur after atropine use in susceptible individuals.
Key risk factors identified include patient age under 4 years, presence of large-angle esotropia, and poor adherence to spectacle wear.

Implications:

Clinicians should consider the potential for atropine-induced reverse amblyopia in young children with esotropia.
Emphasizing spectacle compliance is crucial for managing this condition and preventing vision loss.