Eye drops restore near vision for presbyopia
A clinical study presented Sept. 14, 2025 at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting in Denmark reports that twice‑daily eye drops combining pilocarpine and diclofenac improved near vision in 766 patients (mostly mid‑50s) with presbyopia. Participants showed significant reading‑chart gains within an hour of dosing, and more than 80% retained improved near vision after one year; reported side effects were mostly transient dimming, mild irritation or headaches.
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- Study presented at ESCRS meeting on Sept. 14, 2025 in Denmark; led by Dr. Giovanna Benozzi of the Center for Advanced Research for Presbyopia
- Sample: 766 patients (majority mid‑50s) using pilocarpine + diclofenac eye drops twice daily; many could read 2–3 extra lines on near‑vision charts within an hour
- Durability and safety: >80% maintained improved near vision at one year; ~33% reported brief dimming of vision, with few discontinuations