NICRF Research Optometrist, Dr Emma McConnell was delighted to welcome the 100^th participant on the CHAMP-UK study on Friday 13^th August.

Dr. McConnell stated: ‘This study aims to determine whether atropine eye drops can help slow the progression of myopia (short-sightedness) in children living in the UK. Overall the study hopes to enrol over 250 children across five UK sites and I am thrilled that we have recruited our 100^th participant in Belfast. Thank you to all of our wonderful children and parents who are taking part!’

If you want to read more about this study, then please click here