Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Atropine Eye Drops

Atropine Eye Drops

Generic nameAtropine sulfate
Drug classAnticholinergic (antimuscarinic agent)
FormsOphthalmic solution (eye drops)

Atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution is a prescription eye drop that widens (dilates) the pupil and relaxes the eye's focusing muscle. It is used for eye exams, certain eye conditions, and in some cases to treat lazy eye in children.

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  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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