What are pharmacologic approaches to presbyopia correction based on? Understanding the Science Behind Vision-Correcting Eye Drops
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Affecting over a billion people globally, presbyopia is a ubiquitous age-related condition that causes blurry near vision. Pharmacologic approaches to presbyopia correction are based on two main mechanisms: using miotic agents to create a pinhole effect and, in a less developed field, employing lens softeners to restore elasticity. These eye drops offer a non-invasive alternative to glasses or surgery for improving near and intermediate vision.