VIZZ… New drug on market this fall for presbyopia.

[Mulligan]

It seems to be a bit more promising than Vuity. Its supposed to be available in Oct or Nov.

Vizz: New Daily Eye Drop to Improve Age-Related Blurry Near Vision

Vizz (aceclidine ophthalmic solution) is a new prescription eye drop approved to treat presbyopia, a common condition that makes it harder to see things up close as you get older. It's the first eye drop in the U.S. to use aceclidine.

www.webmd.com

AI says this…

• Mechanism of Action: VIZZ is the first to use aceclidine, which may minimize certain side effects compared to Vuity, which uses pilocarpine.
• Duration of Effect: VIZZ may offer longer-lasting effects (up to 10 hours) compared to Vuity (up to 6-10 hours).
• Side Effects: VIZZ may have a better side effect profile than Vuity, particularly regarding issues like dimming distance vision and brow heaviness. However, both medications can cause side effects.

 

[Koolau]

I wonder how this drug would w*rk for those of us who have fixed lenses from our cataract surgeries. I definitely could use a bit of help as these old eye don't adjust much for close-up anymore. In a real pinch, I've resorted to creating a pin-hole (as described in the above literature) using just my own hand or fingers. I never seem to have my readers when I need them.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mulligan]

I wonder how this drug would w*rk for those of us who have fixed lenses from our cataract surgeries. I definitely could use a bit of help as these old eye don't adjust much for close-up anymore. In a real pinch, I've resorted to creating a pin-hole (as described in the above literature) using just my own hand or fingers. I never seem to have my readers when I need them.

Thanks for sharing.

I passed on Vuity when it came out. I may give this one a shot. Or a drop or two in this case, ha. I just presently have mediocre old eyes with glasses.

 

[Flieger]

I would definitely try it. Wonder about the cost for the single use vial? If I suffer one of the side effects (headaches) it will be an absolute NO for me. Can't stand them!

Flieger

 

[Mulligan]

I would definitely try it. Wonder about the cost for the single use vial? If I suffer one of the side effects (headaches) it will be an absolute NO for me. Can't stand them!

Flieger

During the investor call, Lenz executives outlined the cost of VIZZ. A monthly, 25-pack will cost $79. A 3-month pack from the e-pharmacy will cost $198 ($66 per month). Samples are anticipated in the United States as early as October 2025, with commercial product to be broadly available by mid-Q4 2025. Direct-to-eye care professional sales and marketing activities to be initiated immediately, according to Lenz.
…..I also previously read in order to get closer to the 10 hour benefit, the product needs to be used daily. So I dont know how effective it is just using it on a random day of the month you dont want to wear readers. Or to what degree “how good it works if one has really bad eyes”. I read somewhere it provides 3 line improvement. I dont really know what that means in relation to how it would benefit me. So I likely will get a 3 month pack and give it every chance to work for me.

 

[Flieger]

Has anyone tried this product? Results?

Flieger

 

[audreyh1]

How does this work?

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

From WebMD: Vizz: New Daily Eye Drop to Improve Age-Related Blurry Near Vision

"Vizz works by gently narrowing the size of your pupil. This creates a pinhole effect that helps you focus better on nearby objects without blurring your distance vision. A single daily dose can provide a quick improvement in your near vision that can last for up to 10 hours."

 

[Koolau]

I haven't tried the product but the "pin-hole" thing really w*rks. I've been in a situation where I needed my readers and didn't have them. I created a pin-hole with my fingers and it does w*rk. IIRC I learned about this effect in HS physics class. Just didn't need it until relatively late in life.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I’m never without my readers. I keep a pair in every room in my house and have a pair in my purse and car. I definitely don’t see any advantage to using a medication instead of the readers.

 

[EastWest Gal]

Rare side effect of retinal detachment makes this a no go for me. I have myopia and presbyopia. I take off my glasses to read fine print which works very well.

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

I have myopia and presbyopia. I take off my glasses to read fine print which works very well.

I’m never without my readers.

I generally "wear" my readers above my forehead when not using them. And my DW is like EWGal. So I always find it amusing when we are, say, in a restaurant or other situation that requires close reading: She lifts her prescription glasses up on top of her head, and I reach up and pull my glass OFF of the top of my head and put them in front of my eyes. Presto, reverso!

On the point of Vizzy: Instead of doing it chemically, I sometimes make a "pinhole" by curling up my index finger. This allows me to read fine print, as long as there is a little light. My father was so happy when I taught him this trick (from my physics background) many years ago.

 

[Koolau]

I generally "wear" my readers above my forehead when not using them. And my DW is like EWGal. So I always find it amusing when we are, say, in a restaurant or other situation that requires close reading: She lifts her prescription glasses up on top of her head, and I reach up and pull my glass OFF of the top of my head and put them in front of my eyes. Presto, reverso!

On the point of Vizzy: Instead of doing it chemically, I sometimes make a "pinhole" by curling up my index finger. This allows me to read fine print, as long as there is a little light. My father was so happy when I taught him this trick (from my physics background) many years ago.

Heh, heh, welcome to the "Physics Club!"

You can even make "readers" by punching a hundred pin-holes in a piece of cardboard and hold that over your "best" eye. The finger-twist is the best instantaneous trick when forgetting (well, losing) your readers. I knew all those years in STEM courses would pay for themselves one day.

 

[reneeh63]

I haven't tried the product but the "pin-hole" thing really w*rks. I've been in a situation where I needed my readers and didn't have them. I created a pin-hole with my fingers and it does w*rk. IIRC I learned about this effect in HS physics class. Just didn't need it until relatively late in life.

Yes! I've been extremely nearsighted since the age of 7 and figured this out by accident then - it helps a lot but it's kinda tiring to go around that way for any length of time! ha

 

[Koolau]

Yes! I've been extremely nearsighted since the age of 7 and figured this out by accident then - it helps a lot but it's kinda tiring to go around that way for any length of time! ha

Yeah, and we look kinda silly holding our hands up to our eyes (or wearing cardboard lenses)!

 

[Flieger]

I’m never without my readers. I keep a pair in every room in my house and have a pair in my purse and car. I definitely don’t see any advantage to using a medication instead of the readers.

I agree for reading, etc. I would definitely prefer to just use readers.

I am really interested in this to see how it works for while I am "working" looking at tablets and labels on the beer taps. I am constantly moving the readers to the top of my head and back to see the tablet and labels, it's a pain!

I will let you guys know. Ordered a months worth (28 vials) to try it out. In discussion with the OD, you do NOT have to use them every day for this to be effective, so I can use them on the days that I work to see if I am good to see up close for tablet and labels. The OD seemed to think it would be a good fit for that situation.

Flieger