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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] are eye drops that include pilocarpine, originally used for treating glaucoma, to temporarily constrict the pupil, intended to increase depth of field and prescribed for [[presbyopia]]. However, reduced [[ciliary muscle]] effort for near vision, whether by [[plus lenses]] or by {{PAGENAME}} causes the muscle to atrophy, eventually resulting in complete loss of [[accomodation]], forcing even stronger supplements of focusing power to be used. {{PAGENAME}} are also significantly more expensive than generic pilocarpine for glaucoma medication.

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Acuity: Created page with "{{PAGENAME}} are eye drops that include pilocarpine, originally used for treating glaucoma, to temporarily constrict the pupil, intended to increase depth of field and pre..."