A New Solution for Presbyopia

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

Keywords:

Presbyopia

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Vuity

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pilocarpine solution

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A New Solution for Presbyopia

Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

Posted: 2/14/2022

Keywords:

Presbyopia

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Vuity

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pilocarpine solution

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Comments

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.