Context: Mumbai-based Pharmaceuticals has announced that the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved its new eye drop, which has been “specifically developed to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals affected by presbyopia.”
About presbyopia:
- It is an age-related condition in which the eyes gradually lose the ability to focus on nearby objects.
- People usually start to develop presbyopia at around the age of 40.
- The clear lens sits inside the eye behind the coloured iris. It changes shape to focus light onto the retina, allowing us to see objects. At a young age, the lens is soft and flexible, easily adjusting its shape, enabling people to focus on objects both near and far.
- However, after the age of 40, the lens becomes more rigid and cannot change shape as easily, makes it harder to read, thread a needle, or perform other close-up tasks.
- The common symptoms of presbyopia include blurred vision at normal reading distance and eye strain or headaches when performing tasks that require close focus.
- It can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery.
Comparison of Myopia, Hyperopia, and Presbyopia
