Everything You NEED to know about VUITY Eye Drops for Presbyopia
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- Will you ever need reading glasses again? Learn about the new Vuity eye drop for presbyopia!
Ever noticed how people need bifocal glasses or reading glasses as they get older? That is because of presbyopia. Presbyopia is caused by the loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens inside the eye. This increased rigidity of the lens results in poor focus on near objects.
Thankfully, we have many treatment options for presbyopia which can include reading glasses, magnifiers, progressive lenses, multifocal contact lenses and even some surgical options, BUT now we have Vuity.
Vuity is a prescription medication eye drop approved for the treatment of presbyopia.
Vuity eye drops work by causing the muscles of the iris to constrict, causing your pupils to get smaller. A smaller pupil increases the pinhole effect and can increase your “depth of field” and give you a wider range of clear vision.
Vuity consists of an active ingredient called pilocarpine, which has historically been used in eye care to treat glaucoma. Pilocarpine does have some known side effects which we discuss in this video.
UPDATE: One thing I did not mention in this video was how Vuity may cause a slight dimming effect in your vision. Because of this, people may have more difficulty with driving at nighttime or in low light situations.
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0:00 Vuity Eye Drops
0:45 What is Presbyopia in the eye
1:38 How does Vuity Work
2:02 The Pinhole Effect
3:34 Who is Vuity For
4:51 Vuity price
5:11 Vuity Vs Pilocarpine
6:30 Vuity Side Effects
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Question for you. What happened to the prior reversal drops? I know I had received them years ago, but when asking about them recently was told there are no longer any reversal drops.
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@@4TheLoveOfThese2Eyes I got strange behavior from that scammer. He came up with offering drugs. And he makes spelling mistakes Dr. Allen would never make. It’s a fraud.
Remember that closer distances also diminish the depth of field - so holding a book/label close to your eye (i.e. where the subject is more magnified) means that less is in focus. So this suits reading larger print, and people with longer arms.
Always took my 20/20 for granted but not any more. You don't know what you have until it's gone. So true. However, I count my blessing because I can still see, unlike many others.
You do a very good job of putting things in perspective, and moving quickly, and keeping it interesting!
Nice to see someone who knows his stuff on this topic. I had Lasik 24 years ago and I'm in my early 50's, so aside from the cost sounds like a great option for me.
Someone asked me about these drops the other day and I hadn't heard of them. Thank you for the info
Trivia: presbyopia is from Greek presbys ("old") and ops ("sight"). Presbys is also used in Presbyterian, which is a church governed by elders (old) in the congregation.
So that’s what Presbyterian means!! Such ecclesiastical stuff from an eye channel 😄. Thanks for the neat trivia!
Thank You so much for making this. 57 yrs old, had great 20:15 vision up until 52, currently use 1.5X reading glasses to view tablet computer at night. $80/month seems too much. Funny thing, for a few years I was able to cross my eyes and focus on the tip of my nose to strengthen my ability to focus up close(mostly back to normal), now when I feel lazy I just use the readers, but I resent having even the partial need for glasses as it is a pain in the as$ to remember where they are.
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* I am 54 yrs old
* Had Lasik surgery for mild distance correction 20 yrs ago
* Reading vision started deteriorating about 7 yrs ago. Up to 2.5 - 3.0 now with readers.
* Started using Vuity 2 weeks ago.
* Insurance is paying for mine 100% with pre-authorization.
* Finding it difficult to apply 1 drop/day correctly…the drop leaks out of my eye. Instructions are very specific.
* On days where I feel I nailed it perfectly, it does improve my vision, which is pretty cool.
* The drop takes about 30 minutes to kick in for me and lasts for about 2 hours, so far.
* As I understand it, there is a cumulative benefit from continued use.
* Its unclear to me if we can use multiple drops in the same day…though it would be expensive for some.
* No impact on distance vision.
* Zero headaches.
* Jury still out…interested to hear others’ experiences.
* Other Presbyopia drops to follow in 2022, which may or may not yield different results.
Does it really have a cumulative effect? I've used it 2x and not really sure if it for me?
If you were very myopic (near-sighted) prior to LASIK, be very careful as you are still more at risk than average for retinal detachment (I’m an Optometrist too otherwise I wouldn’t chime in)!
@@kimkerr917 it seems like refractive lens Exchange for presbyopia is a very good option? What do you all think? Not for everyone? I'm currently having trouble adjusting to fluctuating vision problems associated with dry eyes, insomnia. Causing anxiety.
@@kimkerr917 Even after 20 years, is it still possible?
@@Dr34Hornet A good surgeon wouldn’t perform refractive surgery of any kind if your vision is fluctuating. RLE seems to be similar to multifocal contact lenses in patients’ responses. Some do very well and others experience issues with things like night glare, not obtaining “perfect” vision, etc. I tell patients if they are after perfect crystal clear vision, they may not be candidates. There are many variables checked during a previous-op including pupil size, Rx stability, goals of patient, in addition to obvious thorough health checks. Age is another factor.
Yes Lovecraft!!! Can't wait to try the drops. Needing my ol readers more and more these days. Thank you for the info!
This channel is a fantastic resource to both patients and doctors. Very well made video. I feel like your videos are worthy of continuing education requirements haha.
That means a lot to hear!! Thank you so much.
Thanks for info. Had very good lasik 30yrs ago, now 65, use 1.5 diopter readers occasionally from Target. Might mention it next exam, but not a must have due to cost + rare side effects
Thank you for this and thank you for telling us about potential side affects. I feel like a lot of doctors overlook that.
You're so welcome Amanda!
I have been using reading/Multifocal glasses for about 15 years. Over that time I have got stronger lenses. At 65 I don’t feel I am doing to bad. I am happy just wearing glasses, but I can understand those who may not. My last eye care visit my Dr is now keeping tabs on cataracts… I do get prescription glasses to make sure my vision is the best it can be.
Thank you so much Dr. Allen. I’ll call my optometrist tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
This is a great argument for reading with more light, thus naturally closing down the iris.
True!!!!
Thanks for the video closed caption, so that us ppl who are hearing challenged can benefit from your work.
Thanks for this info. Was recently told a cataract was starting in one eye plus I get migraines when eyeglass nosepads press against my occipital trigeminal nerve on either side of my nose. This has me avoiding my regular sized prescription glasses and wearing readers on the tip of my nose most of the time. Will ask doctor about this product and hope to use it in the near future. It might improve my quality of life!
Fantastic video as always Dr Allen! Love watching your videos after work. I’m a trainee Dispensing Optician in the UK and you always manage to keep my motivation at a maximum even after a busy day in the clinic! Wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful Christmas break. Looking forward to some more videos in 2022!
Great information, thank you. I had LASIK about 3 years ago and am just starting to see some fuzziness in my reading. I would like to learn more about Vuity.
Thanks for the detailed information Dr. I'm an Optometrist and I'm practising in Nigeria.
I'm a former Optician. Practiced for over 25 years. I got my hands on these drops basically the day they were cleared by the FDA. I've been using them on and off for the last few weeks. They definitely work. I wear +1.50 with some cyl in there, and for me its a home run. Headache, maybe once since I started using them so I can't say if it's the drops. For the computer they are a game changer. The one side effect that I have noticed for sure is low light sensitivity. Otherwise, they are good to go.
Long term use data is zero. I would not touch this drug, especially with the corruption at the FDA.
This drug works by triggering a strong constriction of the pupil, essentially a similar effect to squinting. No one knows what will happen to the pupil after years of use. This is why you have poor vision in low light.
Reading glasses are 100% safe and have been for hundreds of years.
@@truantray Pilocarpine has been in use for decades. We know exactly how it works and what side effects to expect. I worked in the industry myself personally for decades, I am credentialed and well aware of why night vision is affected. This is not some kind of conspiracy or plan to hurt anyone. At the end of the day, at least for me, using this is a matter of convenience. My current professional environment requires me to be mobile and the to see up close almost all day long. I have made for myself some of the most technically advanced multifocal and near variable focus lenses out there. While they do the job, I much prefer to not have to wear them, and more importantly, I don't want to keep looking for them!
Thanks for sharing
@@truantray I share the same view as you. I will stick to glasses for now. But I think we should respect those who are willing to try new products.
It's this the type of people who take the gamble n test products for us.
@@truantray 👍
If the drops enhance the pinhole effect, is there a use for some types of astigmatism? (I love looking through the pinhole occluder! Everything is so clear!) Thanks Doc. Merry Christmas. Thanks for all you do.
Great video discussing the benefits and risks! We don't have Vuity in Australia yet so it's interesting to hear what our optometrist colleagues in America think about it.
Thanks for the great vid! I'm 53, and didn't need reading glasses until after Lasik (at 48) to correct astigmatisms and deal with a tiny bit of fuzziness at distance, and a very slow onset of presbyopia that, pre-Lasik, was so mild I did nothing to correct for it. Before then, I had glasses for the astigmatisms that I wore maybe 3-5% of the time (generally when my eyes were really tired from a day of reading). There were times I'd misplace them for months at a time and just not bother finding them.
Since Lasik, I switch between +1.0, +1.25 and +1.5 readers for computer work (switch between, not progressed through). Currently, (before Vuity this morning, and for about the past 3.5 weeks) I am at +1.25 and trending a little downwards towards +1.0.
On day one of Vuity, and, feeling that odd tightness my doc warned me about, that goes from the center of my eyeballs to the bridge of my nose, in a "V" shape. On the flip side, I can focus on my computer screens without it, though, it's a little effort. It feels kind of like pre-Lasik, at the end of 8 hours of reading a Tad Williams novel, when my eyes would start to really tire.
For the first hour, everything seemed darker (but I have a small apartment that doesn't get a lot of natural light). I generally have ridiculously good night vision, so, that was a surprise. Hitting about 1.5 hours after the drops (1x eye), and things seem to be brightening. I do photography, so, I fully expected the effect, and am mentioning it for those who are interested in what to expect. People who live in low light situations may find they have problems with Vuity, especially if, unlike me, you've suffered from normal age related decrease in night vision.
I'm typing this on a 27" 4K monitor with tiny font size, without my readers, and can read every word. So... so far, I am liking the drops.
*QUESTIONS*
(1) I've been told that the effect gets "better"/cumulative after repeated use and vision/"focus" will continue to be better with repeated use - is that true?
(2) I suffer from bouts of dry eye and usually use gel drops. How long should I wait before applying other eye drops?
I have been wearing multifocal contacts for the last 6 years. I had lasik 16 years ago. Would definitely be interested in this eye drop. Thanks for the information. Will definitely talk to my eye professional next time I see them.
What a Karen…
I have used Vuity 2x so far. Benefits of effects lasted about 3 hours. Headache for 20 minutes, strange eye phenomena like floaters, but then went away. Not sure of this since I have dry eyes already. I could read everything very close up....2 inches away.
I was a lasik patient (about 15 years ago) and enjoyed perfect vision until I hit 40 or 41. After that I had to start wearing reading glasses. I use two different powers of reading glasses and, in general, I like the idea of Vuity. That said reading glasses have a huge advantage in that you can buy them with blue light blocking treatment which I find crucial for my job staring at computers all day, every day.
I use 1.5 for computer (32 inch and 27 inch monitors at 1440p from about 2 feet away). When I read in bed just before sleep I swap over to 2.0 because whichever tablet I am using to read on is usually only a foot away or closer. With Vuity I'd have to wear blue light blockers (even if they're no magnification) so it seems like a wash, except I would be out $80/month for the drops.
Thank you so much Sir, Merry Christmas to you and your family.♥️🎄🎄🎄🎄♥️
Very very nice video! Congrats. Please continue with these videos as it is very difficult to find precise, professional and detailed info like this in Internet
Here 2 questions:
1) What is the difference between Pilocarpine Vs Brimonidina Tartrato ? Both should restrict pupils? Same side effects?
2) Could these drop types (that restrict pupils) be prescribed permanently for post smile surgeries when there are permanent heavy halos at night?
I'm an ophthalmic surgeon from India I prefer near vision glasses than prescribing vuity (pilocarpine)
Good one doc you explained both it's advantages and side effects clearly
Since glasses are potentially safer than this medicine only problem our social stigma in our country👍
definitely agree with you dr
You nailed it! The pharma companies are willing to exploit those social stigmas for the almighty dollar, as you likely well know.
Doc I'm so with you. I wouldn't trust anything approved by the FDA till a year passes. Not the brightest folks imo. Glasses you buy once (if over the counter) they work, cheaper and no side effects. Used them for 30 years no problems.
No one knows the long term effects of this drug. It works by causing a severe, unnatural constriction of the pupil. By this action, it will affect anyone's light sensitivity.
No thanks, reading glasses work, are safe, and have no side effects.
@@NotThatBob the current FDA is headed by Trump appointee Janet Woodcock, and has approved some drugs already under petition for retraction due to safety (Biogen's Aduhelm).
There is a new director coming in, but the current FDA has been corrupted to the point that MD adcom members are resigning in protest.
Good info, thanks! These sound like a possible option for me; I'll discuss with my doc.
Great job on presentation. You might mention people may see their floaters more intensely to the point of an increasing blur. James Rubin, OD Oh yes, golfers seem to love this drop.
Thank you for this excellent information! I was wondering about these drops and you've answered my questions. Thanks again ☺️
Happy to help!
Just discovered your channel. Your videos are wonderful! Thank you.
Thank you for this video Dr Allen. I have been wearing glasses since I was a kid. My prescription changed to multi focals in my forties. I do have floaters also. I will talk to my eye doctor about the eye drops you talked about. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.
You're welcome! Have a wonderful New Year as well :)
Dude I also have floaters but I found the way do not see them at all. For me personally full prescription for far glasses fixed my floaters, when i have good glasses so I can see above 100 percents I do not see floaters at all same for close if I have proper glasses for computer distance no more floaters. But if I have slight undercorrection I see floaters again. Same for close at f too strong or too weak same happens again.
Now I understand why when I used to use opioids for pain that I could read without glasses. The drug makes your pupils constrict. I always found that effect strange and kind of knew it had to do with the change in the pupil size, but now I know why a constricted pupil can focus better. Nice to know.
Love watching you because you are so in depth with the information along with the cost of products. Besides the info you are the sexiest guy on TH-cam too and I cannot stop watching you! 😎
brilliant overview, thank you.
Interesting video. Thank you. Personally, the night/low light issues would be a deal breaker for me. Also, I've worn glasses since I was 5....I'm spoiled by how they protect my eyes from splashes/other possible injury. I can see someone who never had glasses willing to make the trade off. I'll be interested to see how many people use it long term.
For me, simply wearing contacts has always made my eyes more light sensitive. But it is something you can get used to quickly. Mostly, it only really is a problem when you're outside, and for that I keep a pair of sunglasses in each of our cars.
I'm not sure how light sensitive the drops would make the eyes, but if it's as minor as they make it sound, which is similar to my eyes while wearing contacts, then it's really not a problem.
@@anneahlert2997 I took the low light issues to mean that it was harder to see in low light/night conditions.
That side effect freaks you out the first time
Hi Doc! I love all your educational videos!
Thanks for the info, you earned yourself a new subscriber.
What an interesting concept, thanks for making this video. One question though, since the pupil diameter shrinks, wouldn't everything appear darker?
First year optometry student here! Just wanted to comment and say I’m so impressed with how far medicine has advanced and I’m excited for what’s still to come! Your videos have been so informative and I love how clearly you explain things (Gotta take notes)! Thanks so much for making such great content!
Wow, thank you!! That's so awesome to hear. Best of luck on your journey! I hope you'll stay in touch!
Your job is going to be automated out of existence by 2030. I would like to say that I hope you are comfortable saying "Would you like to super-size that?", except those jobs will vanish, too. Good luck!
@@JohnVKaravitis I hope you live long enough to witness the reason why you are wrong. Like so many uninformed people, you are quite unaware of the basic job of the eye doctor. Ophthalmologists and Optometrists (Optometric Physicians) help people see better and to check them for and advise them and treat them for systemic and ocular medical issues, trauma or immune reactive issues. The measurement of the refractive error is a small aspect of the job but it's the part the patient feels they competently participate in and can witness the effects. A clinician can view a case via an internet connection but cannot touch a person in real time. Fortunately for you those of us who pursued our educations and dedicate our careers to helping our fellow humans, do so no matter the patient's attitude or level of education and preparation.
@@DoctorEyeHealth i just wish if there had been any similar clinical trials going on for curing myopia too or atleast completely stop myopia progression !!
Still craving for the eyedrops cure of myopia !!
Interesting... I'm an attorney and I wear readers and my daughter in-law (who works for illumina) just mentioned Vuity last night. It's good to know about the retina tear/detachment side-effect. That's kind of a big thing. Great video. These aren't easy to put together. Thank you for your hard work.
Why does it matter if you're an attorney?
Attorneys do massive amounts of reading!
Well, you’re lying….because you’re flapping your jaw
@badger519 Narcissist much? Your post is literally YOU craving attention.
Thanks dr. I think the retinal detachment has put me off. I think I’ll stick to drugstore readers just in case 😃
I got a sample from my optician I tried them for the first time yesterday. The pros: I can see perfectly! My prescription for presbyopia is up to 2.50, and the smallest type on a box is no longer a challenge. And my computer screen is crystal clear as well, which has been the biggest challenge as my vision worsens. It's like magic! HOWEVER. The cons: my eyes immediately turned red, but that dissipated in about 20 minutes. The biggest "con" is that my surroundings are about 20-25% darker. I have really bright LED lights all over my home, and even my brightest room looks considerably darker all around. I suppose that's logical if your pupil is smaller and letting in less light, but it's a little trippy, and I'm not sure it's a tradeoff I want to make yet. I don't know if that's what others mean by "low light sensitivity," but in layman's terms, someone turned the dimmer down about 25%. I'll give it a week and see.
Are you still using the Vuity?
@@anneann9127 I am, loving them. The effect has even been cumulative for me, meaning I only use them every two days because I can still see fine on the second day. I’ve recommended them to several friends. Some have had a GREAT result like me, and some have been disappointed because they didn’t seem to help. Not sure what makes that difference, but for me, they have been a game changer. Haven’t needed to wear glasses since!
@@MrEcrmoya Thanks for replying. I have some drops here but have been nervous about trying them. I did read that they work best on people with lighter eye colors, blue and green best.
@@anneann9127 don’t be nervous, they’ll do no harm. Your eyes may get red for a while and you may feel like lighting gets a bit darker for a while as well, so maybe try them on a day that you’re home without much to do.
Hi it's been 5months since your first trial. Are you still using the viuty? Can you give another review please. Ty
I have been wearing multi-focal contacts for as many years as they have been on the market. I have minimal correction for distance but my last visit to the eye doctor, my up close vision is now blurred. I have migraines and I would love to know if this drop would work for me as my mother went blind, had glaucoma. Thank you for what you do!
Dude, I was waiting for this video!
Hope it was helpful!
I just got precision 1 daily yesterday thanks to your recommendation and they are sooooo comfortable. Thank you!!!!
So glad to hear that!!
What is precision 1 daily??
@@aolmos2130 they are a softer contact of high quality. I've only been wearing contacts for going on 2 weeks. Been wearing glasses for 30+ years and I just never could do it. But these are really comfortable and I can see at night now so, big bonus. Hope this helped.
Very informative! Thank you.
Thanks Dr Allen ounce again. I was interested in this for someone who is in their 30s who has had IOL surgery 6 months ago. Has an issue with night time driving due to large pupil size. Did the study show what the percentage risk is of retinal detachment is? Considering that this person is at risk being -10.00 prior to surgery.
Damn, I was so excited when I found out about these drops. I already wear multi-focal contacts and readers at the same time. Good things I got super cute glasses. 👓
Retinal detachment, as rare a side effect as it may be, is definitely a deal breaker for me.
YOLO! Seriously, check with your eye doctor first and put it only 1 drop on your worst eye.
My husband just had a retinal detachment, not from these drops, but still really not fun and scary. He is 55.
I'm an optician, also anti meds if at all possible. The long term affects of these drops is unknown. I'll be sticking with readers.
Hey Dr. Eye Health, can we get a video on how to keep the eyes healthy in general and some good tips to follow? I am getting lasik done in a few days, and would love any tips on how to keep my eyes safe to decrease any chances of future vision degeneration.
Please make a video on Blue field entoptic phenomenon & its treatment 🙏🏻🙏🏻. It would be very helpful🙏🏻.
Great video! I wear reading glasses and I'm interested in trying it. I'll talk to my eye doctor when I go in for my next exam. On a personal note I hope your doing well, I'm thinking about you during this tough time. It's a new chapter in life, give yourself plenty of time to heal and know that you're loved. Merry Christmas!
I'm 61 and near sighted with astigmatism. Have worn corrective lenses since first grade, so about 6 years old. I have a pretty strong Rx. Interestingly, I didn't have to go to readers until recently because I was wearing monovision contact lenses. But about three years ago I decided to switch to stereo vision lenses because mono were a compromise in both directions for me. Basically, I wanted to be able to read road signs much farther away!. Once I switched lenses I had to move to readers. While they are annoying, I don't think the annoyance is enough to make me use this stuff yet. I think some longitudinal studies are needed. As an aside, I wasn't willing to do Lasik because at one point I had a problem with my eyelid sticking to the eye and causing damage to the epithelial layer of cells on the cornea. A few times it was so bad the cells had to be scraped off and allowed to grow back. Worst pain I've ever experienced. I went to soft lenses as a band aid during the day to keep the eyelid from coming in contact with the cells. It worked. So, I afraid to not wear any lenses. Hope it works out for those who use this new medication.
Dr. Joseph Allen, may I wish you a very happy Christmas and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year in 22. To you and yours. Thank you for yet another fabulous year of very interesting videos on many a variety of eye related health topics. I'm 50 years old and yes my eye sight has deteriorated a lot as a result of Presbyopia, thank you for your advice, much appreciated thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗 as ever I love your sense of humour in all your videos too. Take care 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🕊️👍🇮🇪🍀☘️⛄🎄🎁🙏🥳🎉🎅🎆🍾🥂🎁🎁🎁
Thank you so much!! Thank you for being a part of this community. Wishing a happy new year to you!
Thanks Doc. My next exam is this week and I was wanting to ask about seeing better at low light like night driving. I'll ask his opinion about Vuity but it seems to me that that would impede light at night, but also since it lessens peripheral light it might help also.?.? Thanks for the info so I know what questions I want to add during my exam.
I was shown that looking through a tiny hole deletes peripheral light so I bought some dark lens glasses with multiple pin holes in the lens and it seemed to help focus a lot for small writing but were basically impractical. Just a gimmick I guess but they did work so I could read the TV Guide. LOL!. Ya, that long ago.......
Dude you are fantastic. No BS sales pitches to snake oils. Just great informative dialogue. Thank you so much.
Two questions I do have for you.
First, my family and myself have horrible rosacea. I heard this can get into your eyes. Is there anything you can do to help stop this from happening.
Second, using VR headsets. Is there any long term or short term vision issues one using these should be concerned with. Any info or a future video would be great.
I just started using Vuity and am quite pleased. I had RK in '89 and, while my vision was beautiful for several years after, the vision fluxuations now are horrible and frustrating. My opt. suggested the drops and had me try in his office. I because of the fluxuations, I couldn't tell right away. So I just decided to get a script. It has improved my vision for computer work. Being an RN and transitioning between the computer/tablet, small print on bottles, to distance is much appreciated with these gtts. I have noticed that the general visual effect inside a building appears just slightly darker (it took me a bit to figure out that it was the drops). I do get an annoying general-type headache, but not daily. All-in-all, I think I will continue to use these.
Thank you so much for this video.😊
I could see it's use for after a eye exam. Driving with dilated eyes is unsafe for a lot of folks.👍
So a drug to dilate the eyes for the exam and then a drug to constrict them to drive after the exam. Then you walk into a dark room with constricted eyes and can't see at all. lol
I want that 'Adjust Your Focus' poster - fantastic.
Here's hoping one day we can get drops like this for us nearsighted folks!
Same here but even this Vuity drug seems far fetched dream for presbyopia patients as in some manner it's just a cheat which can lead to softer images due to change in aperture !!
I was a volunteer in a clinical trial for these drops back in December. During the trial, my left eye experienced posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). About 4 weeks later, my right eye experienced the same thing. Pilocarpine will pull your vitreous forward, which may have contributed to both eyes experiencing this PVD.
Thanks for sharing Robert! How are you doing with the PVDs? And are you still using Vuity?
I only used it as a subject during my 4 week clinical trial back in December 2021
After a few weeks the acute visual symptoms subsided but I am left with lots of floaters in both eyes
Yep 👍 No thanks ; not risking it
Thanks for the great video. I was hyperopia and my eyesight was perfect upto ~45 years old then the presbyopia started to bother me and became worse and worse. Now I have to use +350 reading glasses. I recently underwent a LPI to prevent glaucoma. Before the laser surgery, I took 1% Pilocarpine eye drops, about 10 drops in each eye in 30 min. After the surgery, my eyesight became perfect again! Without reading glasses I can perfectly see objects from very close to very far. The improvement was extremely significant. No headache, however the pinhole effect was strong due the to constricted pupil, it darkened the vision. All effects lasted for about 16 hours. I tested it again in another day, one drop each eye, the effect lasted about 10 to 12 hours. Later on I learned late last year FDA approved the use of Piocarpine eye drops for treatment of presbyopia, sounded a great news to me. Glad to see the discussion here. Trying to learn more.
I had contacts and eye glasses made by a local optometrist and My Glasses are the wrong prescription but my contacts are ehhh ok at best. I can use reading glasses along with contacts for everyday use, up close and far away. I can't wait to get new contacts. These drops probably aren't for me but interesting video. Thanks
Would love to hear you talk about Coats disease. Recently diagnosed and not much information out there.
I’m 41, no readers yet, just single vision contacts for myopia since I was a teen, but this seems like an interesting way to avoid readers or multi-focal lenses for a while longer! My opto is trying to prepare me for presbyopia in the next few years but I’m dreading it!
Readers are for people who have never worn glasses. When they hit their 40s and presbyopia, they start needing readers. People like us who have worn glasses all of our lives start having to remove our glasses to read when presbyopia hits us.
@@snowps1I disagree. I’ve worn glasses and/or contacts since my early 20’s. Had LASIK in one eye @ 30 ( 20/20 vision in the other eye). Now 25 years later, I wear multi focal lenses, computer lenses & readers at night. My ophthalmologist suggested Vuity as an option before clear lens exchange which is what I wanted. My other option is mono vision with contacts, not sure if I want to do contacts again. Hopefully the Vuity will work for me until if/when I develop cataracts.
Happy New Year's doctor ! Will u be doing a post on the cons of cosmetic contact lenses ? And proper management of it's uses for cosmetic purposes .
Also a post on the whites of the eyes and the dirty scelera .... And how to get it sparkling white 🤍 other than the boxler surgery that costs a hella money 🤑💰.
Take care , 2022 here we come !
I still wear contacts so I still need to use reading glasses. I just got a pair of multifocal glasses 2 weeks ago but I still prefer to wear my contacts. I only use my glasses if I need to go out at night or in emergencies where I don't have my contacts. Although I like the multifocal more than my contacts cause is so much easier to see close and far but I still prefer my contacts cause of the freedom. Like what people would say "once you switch to contacts you will never go back to glasses"
I just got bifocals last year. The adjustment was quick and I am very satisfied. So, in my case I would probably not use the drops. That's cool though that they have something that will work for that. I'm waiting for the 'myopia with astigmatism drops' to hit the market!
Great content Doc
One of the most break-through vids I’ve watched since I’m at 46. Thanks Dr. Allen. I wish you Happy Holidays!
Ps.: wondering if they could come up with Botox for estabilizing pupil size? 😃
and something for myopia?
I was prescribed bifocals 2+ years ago and I’ve tried repeatedly to wear them. I can wear them for limited amounts of time, but after a while I start getting a really bad headache. I craft a lot and have simply decided to either wear my regular glasses lower on my nose or just deal with the fuzziness while trying to work. It sounds like these drops COULD help, but I’m a little leery of the side effects. I will be asking my eye doctor about Vuity next time I see her.
As a photographer I know that stopping down my lens does increase focus in the shot. It also requires a longer exposure or more light to see that focus. You didn't mention it but when you showed your example it looked like you added light to the shot after you stopped the camera down. If you use this medication how does it affect light entering your eyes in say a nighttime scenario or other low light situations?
Not recommeded in low light settings
Physics. It will.
it basically makes you blind in anything but bright direct light.
Well, let's not forget the human eye has way more Dynamic Range than a camera sensor, so you'll be fine.
Dr mentioned in an update to his video notes that this medication is not recommended for use in low light or night time situations
Great video! thanks for the info. Question: I recently had an interocular lens installed due to a cataract. As a result, I have lost some of my nearsighted vision. Would this work for people with interocular lenses?
Same with me, both eyes. Surgeries were over a year ago, some corrections made but I would not have had the cataracts removed had I known that I must wear corrective lenses with bifocals and prisms all the time. I only used corrective lenses for reading and close work before the surgeries and now cannot decipher labels on medicines without lenses. I would say my vision has deteriorated at least 25%.
Wow, definitely has changed my perspective on how I thinking about reading glasses. I like your videos! So much useful information, I'll have to recommend. Also I must say I think I even developed a crush on you 😂😂. Thanks for the info Dr Allen!
Hello, the video was very helpful. I wear glasses 🤓 and I will be 42 in June. I have Progressive lenses and would like to try and get my prescription reduced a little. I do have a prism in my prescription. Thanks for the info.☺️
Believe in things you can see... Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing...
Wow eyedrops for presbytia, I had no idea that existed!!!! I´m since ever shortsighted and have recently started to use multifocal lenses, which don´t offer a perfect sight either at short or long distance.
Hi,
What are the effects on IOP, night driving and accommodative spasm?
Many thanks.
I am 69 and diabetic (well controlled). I've noticed my vision has gotten progressively worse in the last 2 years and am looking to get a new Rx this year. When driving
I experience most everything out of focus and really have to concentrate on what I'm looking at. Hopefully, i can find a doctor who will prescribe the correct Rx for vision
glasses as this has become pretty 'scary' at times.
Informative video. How about a video for scleritis and episcleritis for autoimmune patients?
I used it for about 2 weeks. It worked to improve my depth of focus, but the headaches were too much for me. I'm hoping one of the next 2 drugs to market this year will do better.
I don't use reading glasses but that eye drop Viuty seems a game changer for people with reading problem. Dr. Allen my left eye is itching in the tear duct for like a week any advice please, btw happy holidays you and your family.
I just started using Can-C and it's wonderful! I have a bad case of Sjodrens Syndrome, and my dry eyes had got to the point where I could hardly open them they hurt so much and they were so bloodshot I had people approach me and ask if I was OK. Within 2 days of starting these drops, my eyes don't hurt and I'm able to open them fully. The best part is that they are over the counter and aren't too expensive compared to other eye drops (about $12 a bottle). Supposedly they will help to get rid of cataracts (?) and some people with mild presbyopia have had improvement in their vision as well-
*Sjogren’s
I started using carnosine eye drops about a week ago on someone's recommendation, for presbyopia. I can't say I have noticed a difference, but will keep using it until the bottle is empty. They supposedly have an anti oxidant effect although I don't understand it, and don't think they are saying it can soften the lens.
I used it initially and it gave me a headache so I didn’t use it often. However, during one work week, I used it everyday for 5 days in a row and noticed flashes of light and a giant floater in my eye. I went in to the eye Doctor and was diagnosed with Posterior Vitreous Detachment and now need a follow-up to ensure my retina is not affected.
I was prescribed pilocarpine 10 years ago after lasik to help with halos in my vision.
Hey Doc, I had undergone Retinal detachment surgery and doctor did vitrectomy plan plasma surgery. He put silicon oil 🛢 now it's been 6.months oil still there he says eye is weak will do surgery later after few months. My vision is very less in the left eye. I see lights and I can see my hand but faces are not clean images. Please advise about the condition. Many thanks
Decreasing the pupil, i.e. the aperture stop, seems to decrease low light sensitivity and hence make night driving hazardous. Perhaps these drops may impart night blindness or may not be well suited for those already suffering from night blindness.
Hi Dr Allen, I'm in my late 40s and suffering from presbyopia. I have tried almost everything except for eye op and contemplating ICL or any other less invasive/reversible solution.
You can have clear lens implants now. It’s not covered by insurance though or you can wait until you develop cataracts and then your insurance will pay, some of it. There’s a little more detail to all that though. Ask your Ophthalmologist, not your optometrist.
Awesome video! Big question here... you mentioned it would work with LASIK. I had PRK so I lost my ability to read anything close. And I am really tired of buying and losing reading glasses. Your thoughts?
Am thinking about trying Vuity. I'm 56, use 1.75 strength reading glasses (the drugstore cheap ones), and went through the US Army LASIK (or PRK, not sure which) in 2007-2008. Any guidance / advice you can throw my way would be greatly appreciated.
This is the first time I've seen one of your videos, and I watched because I'm 69 and have to wear reading glasses for the computer and small print, or reading in low light. Though I don't like having to wear the glasses, I think $79 a month is exorbitant. I'd like to know who the people are who randomly decide how much to shaft people for thier meds. And the side effects: I already have headaches, and my eyes get bloodshot, so I don't want more of that! I certainly wouldn't appreciate a retinal tear or detachment. It sounds to me like it's more a vanity medication for people who don't want to wear glasses! Very informative video, though, and well explained. Since I didn't understand your connection of retinal tears with floaters, I'm going to have to watch more. I've had floaters for many, many years, though I'm rarely aware of them.
I was prescribed Brimonidine following Lasik to help with nighttime driving. Seems Pilocarpine works the same way as Brimonidine (reducing pupil size). Any benefit of one over the other?
Pilocarpine should constrict your pupil a little more than brimonidine. Brimonidine does not cause headaches is not a risk for retinal detachment. And it is likely cheaper generic. Ask your eye doctor for a sample of Vuity. I’ve been giving samples out frequently.
Being an eye surgeon I dnt recommend this drop, pilocarpine can also cause sterile inflammation and iris atrophy
plus the generic 1% pilo is only 30 bucks for 15ml . . . this is hilarious a "new" drug
Hi. Thanks for sharing this video! Would you create a video about Novartis UNR844? UNR844 seems to be much better than Vuity.