Difference between atropine gel and atropine eye drops

Atropine ophthalmic gel and atropine eye drops are different in terms of indications and adverse reactions. 1. Different indications: ophthalmic gel is clinically used for the treatment of keratitis and iridocyclitis; it is used for dilating pupils before ophthalmic surgery, optometry and fundus examination. Eye drops are used to reduce transient myopia caused by prolonged close-distance work or study. 2. Adverse reactions are different: ophthalmic gel will lead to mucous membrane dryness, facial flushing, tachycardia, eyelid redness and itching, conjunctival congestion and other adverse reactions. Eye drops will lead to the emergence of photophobia; lack of eye distance regulation; eyelid irritation, swelling, congestion; conjunctival follicular proliferative inflammation; dermatitis and other adverse reactions. Atropine Ophthalmic Gel and Atropine Eye Drops are contraindicated in patients with glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy. If there is a need to take medication, please follow the doctor’s instructions to choose the appropriate medication.