Vuity Eye Drops: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Vuity Eye Drops contain pilocarpine hydrochloride, a cholinergic muscarinic receptor agonist. Vuity is a prescription eye drop used to treat presbyopia, an age-related condition that makes it difficult to see close-up objects clearly. It works by making the pupil smaller, which improves near vision. It is used once daily and is approved for use in adults only.

What is Vuity Eye Drops

Vuity is a prescription eye drop that treats presbyopia, an age-related condition that makes it hard to see close-up objects clearly. It works by making the pupil smaller.

Vuity Eye Drops uses

• Treats presbyopia (age-related difficulty focusing on near objects) in adults
• Also used for other conditions such as glaucoma, high eye pressure, and pupil constriction under related brand names of pilocarpine

Benefits of Vuity Eye Drops

• Improves the ability to see close-up objects
• Only needs to be used once a day
• First and only FDA-approved medication to treat presbyopia

How Vuity Eye Drops works

Vuity works by acting on receptors in the eye's muscles, causing the pupil to become smaller. This creates a "pinhole effect" that increases the range of things you can see in focus at once, which helps you see close-up objects more clearly.

Vuity Eye Drops dosage

Wash your hands before using the eye drops. Pull down your lower eyelid to make a small pocket and place a drop into it, then close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Use only the prescribed number of drops. If you use other eye drops too, wait at least 5 minutes between each one. Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or any other surface, to avoid contamination and infection. Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses; remove them first and wait at least 10 minutes before putting them back in. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed color, or has particles in it. This medicine is for use in the eyes only; it is approved for use in adults only.

Available forms and strengths

• Ophthalmic solution (eye drops)

Side effects of Vuity Eye Drops

Common

• Headache
• Eyebrow pain
• Eye pain or irritation
• Eye redness
• Watery eyes
• Blurred vision
• Dim or dark vision, problems when changing focus between objects
• Increased sensitivity to light

Serious

• Severe stinging, burning, swelling, or redness of the eye
• Vision problems
• Seeing flashes of light or floaters in your vision
• Signs of eye infection such as swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting, or drainage
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Sudden vision loss

Warnings and precautions

• It is not known if Vuity will harm an unborn baby. There are no well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
• It is not known whether Vuity passes into breast milk or affects a nursing baby. Ask your doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
• Vuity may temporarily blur or darken vision. Avoid driving or operating machinery if your vision is unclear, and use extra caution when driving at night.
• Rare cases of retinal tear or detachment have been reported. A retinal examination is recommended before starting treatment. Seek immediate medical attention for sudden flashes of light, new floaters, or vision loss.
• Vuity is not recommended when iritis (inflammation of the iris) is present.
• Remove contact lenses before applying the drops and wait 10 minutes before reinserting them.
• Do not allow the bottle tip to touch the eye, fingers, or other surfaces.
• Do not use Vuity if you have a known hypersensitivity to pilocarpine or any of its ingredients.
• If using other ophthalmic medicines, administer them at least 5 minutes apart.
• Vuity is indicated for adults with presbyopia; pediatric safety and effectiveness have not been established.
• Vuity can cause blurred vision, dim or dark vision, and trouble switching focus between near and far objects. Do not drive or use machinery until you know how the medicine affects you, and be extra careful with night driving or activities in low light.
• Do not use Vuity if you have iritis (inflammation inside the eye), because it may cause the iris to stick to the lens.
• There is a rare risk of retinal detachment or retinal tear with Vuity, especially in people who already have retinal disease. Your doctor may want to examine your retina before you start treatment.
• Be careful not to let the bottle tip touch your eye or any surface, since this can cause eye injury or contaminate the medicine, leading to infection.
• Do not wear soft contact lenses while using this medicine, since a preservative in the drops can permanently damage the lenses.

Storage

• Store at room temperature, in an upright position and tightly closed.
• Do not freeze.
• Store at 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). After opening, Vuity can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.

When to see a doctor

• Get emergency medical help right away if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Seek immediate medical care if you suddenly see flashing lights, floaters, or experience vision loss, as these can be signs of a serious problem with the retina.

Alternatives

• Qlosi
• Vizz
• Pilocar
• Isopto Carpine
• Yuvezzi
• Aceclidine ophthalmic