FDA approves first eye drop to treat presbyopia

Allergan, an AbbVie company, announced the FDA approval of the eye drop, Vuity, for the treatment of presbyopia.
The approval for the pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25% was granted Oct. 28, according to the FDA’s website.
“"We are proud to offer Vuity as a first-of-its-kind once-daily eye drop that we believe will change the way people and their eye doctors approach presbyopia,” Michael Severino, MD, Abbvie vice chairman and president, said in a press release from the company.
This daily prescription eye drop takes effect in as little as 15 minutes and can last up to 6