A new prescription eye drop that could potentially allow many people to put down their reading glasses has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Known as Vizz, manufactured by pharmaceutical company Lenz , the once-daily drops treat age-related blurry near vision — also known as presbyopia — for up to 10 hours at a time.
While it’s not a permanent solution, users may not have to consistently keep reading glasses nearby or put in contact lenses every day.
Presbyopia is a common condition found in many people, particularly those over the age of 40, who begin to have difficulty reading words up close as their vision begins to deteriorate with age. Often, they will begin using reading glasses or contact lenses, holding books, phones and other small print farther