26 Oct 2024        14:20:51 pm

Biology

Presbyopia

Tags : Presbyopia

Topic: Health Issues

Why in the news?

• The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given its final approval for ENTOD Pharmaceuticals PresVu eye drops specifically developed to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals affected by presbyopia, a common age-related vision condition that typically impacts those over 40. 
• The approval follows an earlier recommendation by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

Source: The Hindu 

About Presbyopia:

• It is the gradual loss of the eyes\' ability to focus on nearby objects.
• The symptoms of presbyopia usually begin around the age of 40 and worsen until around 65.
• To correct this defect, a person is prescribed bifocal lens that has both types of lenses - convex and concave.

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