Eye Drops to Replace Your Reading Glasses?

The FDA recently approved a prescription eye drop called Vuity to treat presbyopia. How effective is it, and is it safe to use?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The U.S Food and Drug Administration approved prescription eye drops, called Vuity, to treat presbyopia, commonly known as age-related farsightedness

• Its active ingredient is pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25%, a muscarinic receptor agonist

• Vuity is intended to be used once daily, with one drop in each eye; it takes effect in about…