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Presbyopia

New Daily Multifocal Lens Accommodates More Presbyopes

The “Clariti 1-day Multifocal 3 Add” uses different optical designs for low, medium and high plus powers and offers a wider sphere range than its predecessor.
July 16, 2024

Reading Speed, Gaze Behavior Differs Between Types of Presbyopia Correction

Researchers observed variance in head movements between wearers of single-vision contact lenses, multifocal CLs and progressive addition lenses.
April 10, 2024

Pilocarpine 1.25% Impacts Night Driving

Study shows clinicians should take this into consideration when prescribing the medication to presbyopes.
December 8, 2023

FDA Approves Second Presbyopia Drop

A new low-dose pilocarpine agent can be administered up to twice a day for maximum duration of effect. It is hoped to result in fewer adverse effects than Vuity.
October 18, 2023

Alcon Adds Multifocal Option to Total30 Line

The company says the new lens is designed to maintain hydration and comfort throughout a month of wear.
October 10, 2023

Experts Attempt to Find Consensus on Presbyopic IOL Use

A panel agreed on many aspects of pre-op and intraoperative decision-making. They disagreed, however, when considering issues related to lens selection.
May 31, 2023

Vuity Gets Increased Dosing Nod

New, broader latitude for use should overcome some concerns over durability of effect.
March 31, 2023

Retinal Detachment May Result From Presbyopia Drop Treatment

In the three cases included below, topical pilocarpine use preceded the serious ocular event.
December 30, 2022

Trifocal IOLs Best Multifocal Option for VA in Presbyopia, Study Says

However, this ranking doesn’t account for the potential financial burden of premium lenses.
September 27, 2022

Presbyopia Correction Alone Not Enough to Fight Digital Eye Strain

Rather, those who received the correction a month prior reported worse symptoms during handheld device use.
September 12, 2022