US Approves First Eye Drop That Can Eliminate The Need For Reading Glasses

US has approved the first eye drop that can eliminate the need for reading glasses. Presbyopia patients with mild to intermediate presbyopia may be prescribed the drops.

When you were a child, you probably noticed your grandparents wearing reading glasses, especially when they were browsing the morning newspaper. Our eyes get less flexible as we age, and the lens starts to have trouble becoming more rounded. Presbyopia, an eye ailment that normally develops after the age of 40, occurs during this time. At a reading distance, you will have a hard time focusing and eventually require reading glasses. Presbyopia affects over 1.8 billion people worldwide, making it highly widespread, reports Times of India.

Are eye drops a suitable substitute for reading glasses?

The first eye drop to enhance aging-related near vision has recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. You can use the eye drop solution called Vuity to improve your eyesight throughout the ...

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