This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Squint, Subject name: Ophthalmology
[{'content': 'A 3 year old child having convergent squint comes for refraction. Which of the following is the best drug for it \nSelect and explain. \nA. Tropicamide, B. Atropine eye drops, C. Atropine ointment, D. Cyclopentollate', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: In the child with esotropia the accommodation is very high so total cycloplegia is achieved by atropine only Atropine ointment three times a day for three days prior to refraction is given to the patient Atropine eye ointment is preferred over atropine eye drops as this has lesser systemic side effects and more prolonged duration of action', 'role': 'assistant'}]