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Revolutionary Eye Drops Could Replace Reading Glasses

9/15/2025

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Experts have created eye drops that could replace reading glasses for presbyopia, a common age-related vision issue.
A study with 766 patients showed significant near vision improvements after using drops containing pilocarpine and diclofenac.
Patients experienced an average improvement of 3.45 Jaeger lines one hour post-dose.
The effects may last up to two years, decreasing reliance on reading glasses.
Dr. Giovanna Benozza noted the drops as a safe alternative, not a substitute for surgery.

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Story summary

Experts have created eye drops that could replace reading glasses for presbyopia, a common age-related vision issue.
A study with 766 patients showed significant near vision improvements after using drops containing pilocarpine and diclofenac.
Patients experienced an average improvement of 3.45 Jaeger lines one hour post-dose.
The effects may last up to two years, decreasing reliance on reading glasses.
Dr. Giovanna Benozza noted the drops as a safe alternative, not a substitute for surgery.