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FDA Approves Vizz Eye Drops to Treat Presbyopia

Using aceclidina to narrow pupils, the once-daily drops deliver up to 10 hours of improved close-up focus, reaching U.S. pharmacies in October.

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Overview

  • Approval was supported by phase 3 Clarity 1 and 2 trials and a six-month Clarity 3 study demonstrating rapid near-vision gains within 30 minutes and lasting benefits without serious treatment-related adverse events.
  • Vizz contains 1.44% aceclidina, a predominantly pupil-selective miotic that creates a pinhole effect by constricting the iris sphincter while minimizing ciliary muscle stimulation.
  • The product label prescribes one drop per eye followed by a second drop after two minutes once daily, and advises removing contact lenses before application and waiting 10 minutes to reinsert them.
  • The most common side effects are instillation-site irritation (20%), dim or blurred vision (16%) and headache (13%), all generally mild and transient.
  • Ophthalmologists highlight the drops’ reversibility and suitability for early presbyopia, and call for post-marketing surveillance to monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness.