Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
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Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, discusses the first FDA–approved eye drop to treat presbyopia: pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25% (Vuity, Allergan). The pilocarpine solution is a muscarinic agonist that causes the iris to constrict and make the pupil smaller. Dr. Allen describes which patients are the best candidates for this treatment, outlines potential contraindications and side effects, and more.
Posted: 2/14/2022
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Laura M. Periman, MD; and Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO; and Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Saleel Jivraj, OD, MBA, FAAO, FCOptom, FBCLA
Darryl Glover, OD, Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Jennifer Lyerly, OD, Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Solomon Gould, OD, MBA
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Solomon Gould, OD, MBA
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP; and Jade Coats, OD
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Justin Manning, OD, MPH, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Harbir Sian, OD
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Will To, OD, ABOC
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Trevor Fosso, OD, FAAO, FSCS
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, discusses the first FDA–approved eye drop to treat presbyopia: pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25% (Vuity, Allergan). The pilocarpine solution is a muscarinic agonist that causes the iris to constrict and make the pupil smaller. Dr. Allen describes which patients are the best candidates for this treatment, outlines potential contraindications and side effects, and more.
Posted: 2/14/2022
Michael Patterson, DO
Kostas Boboridis, MD, PhD, FEBO
Dr Suresh K Pandey, Vidushi Sharma, MD, FRCS
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Joseph Allen
3 years ago
@anonymous - I have heard from anecdotal reports that peoples distance vision has improved for people mildly nearsighted but I have not seen any specific publications on it.
Joseph Allen
3 years ago
I don't think it would cause an increased risk for glaucoma patient's. Historically, pilocarpine has been used as a treatment for glaucoma.
Jenny Sidney
3 years ago
Is there any increased risk to glaucoma patients?
Anonymous
3 years ago
Will the mitosis also somewhat correct distance vision ?
Nazia Maredia
3 years ago
Anonymous
3 years ago
Thank you for your informative info on VUITY. I was wondering, b/c it works via the pinhole effect, shouldn't it also correct distance VA ? At least in moderate Rxs.