Oral administration of caffeine metabolite 7-methylxanthine is associated with slowed myopia progression in Danish children

Conclusions Oral intake of 7-MX was associated with reduced myopia progression and reduced axial elongation in this sample of myopic children from Denmark. Randomised controlled trials are needed to determine whether the association is causal.
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Press releases Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research