Goodbye to glasses. the United States approves eye drops that correct vision
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved eye drops to improve vision in people with presbyopia without the need for glasses. These drops, called VIZZ, contain the active ingredient acycline. These are not the first eye drops to offer this function, but they cause minimal side effects because they do not affect the eye muscles.
Its manufacturer, LENZ, will be able to launch it in the US market within three months, so it is expected to replace drugs already in use for this purpose.
These vision-enhancing drops may be just the beginning. Perhaps in the future, other eye conditions could be treated without the need for vision correction or surgical interventions. We'll have to wait and see what happens, both in this regard and in VIZZ's arrival in other parts of the world. However, in the meantime, there's no doubt that this is a wonderful invention that will make life easier for many.
How do eye drops improve vision in people with presbyopia?
As we age, the crystalline lens, the lens in the eye that helps us focus on objects, can stiffen. Normally, this lens shrinks to focus on objects, but if it becomes too rigid, it can't function properly, causing blurred vision.
This is usually corrected with glasses, along with drops to improve vision for people with presbyopia. There are two types: pupillary drops and those that soften the lens. The former produces a pinhead effect, artificially constricting the pupil to improve focus. The latter deliver what they promise. To be effective, they are best used in the early stages of presbyopia.
- Why is VIZZ so different?
VIZZ eye drops improve vision by constricting the pupil, but they do so gently without harming the eye muscles. Mydriatic drops, on the other hand, have a stronger effect on the muscles and can cause side effects over time.
It's worth noting that neither solution permanently solves vision problems. In the case of VIZZ, its effect lasts for 10 hours and is only used once daily. Therefore, patients should choose the appropriate time to use it to ensure their comfort while reading or working. For the rest of the day, they should continue wearing their glasses as usual. It's not a dream come true, but it's undoubtedly a significant help.