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Qlosi

(pilocarpine)

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(pilocarpine)

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Summary for Qlosi

Prescription only

Qlosi (pilocarpine) 0.4% is an FDA-approved eye drop used to treat presbyopia (age-related vision changes) in adults. It works as a cholinergic agonist to help improve near vision. Qlosi (pilocarpine) comes in preservative-free, single-use vials. You place 1 drop into each eye once or twice daily, as directed by your prescriber. With each drop, near vision can start to improve in about 20 to 30 minutes and can last up to 8 hours. Side effects can include brief stinging when the drop is placed in the eye, temporary blurry vision, and headache.

Indications for Qlosi

  • Presbyopia (trouble seeing things up close that happens with aging) in adults

Pros and Cons for Qlosi

Pros

  • Can help improve near vision without surgery or contact lenses
  • Flexible dosing for daily use or only when you need it (up to twice a day)
  • Preservative free, which can be helpful if your eyes are sensitive to preservatives

Cons

  • Can cause brief stinging, blurry vision, or headache
  • Might make night driving harder
  • Rare risk of retinal detachment in some people

Common Side Effects for Qlosi

  • Pain or stinging right after putting the drop in the eye (5–8%)
  • Headache (5–8%)
  • Blurry vision (2–5%)

Warnings for Qlosi

  • Blurred or dimmed vision
  • Risk of retinal detachment
  • Not recommended for people with inflammation of the iris
  • Remove contact lenses before using

Summary for Vuity

Prescription only

Vuity (pilocarpine) eye drops is a prescription eye drop that's used to treat presbyopia, an age-related condition in which you have trouble seeing objects clearly that are close to you. This medication belongs to the drug class called cholinergic agonists. Vuity (pilocarpine) eye drops is approved for use in adults. It's typically used once per day, but you can use another drop 3 to 6 hours later if needed. Side effects include headache, red eyes, and blurry vision.

Indications for Vuity

  • Presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) in adults

Pros and Cons for Vuity

Pros

Cons

  • Might take a month to work at its best
  • Available by prescription only
  • No lower-cost generic available

Common Side Effects for Vuity

  • Headache (14%)
  • Vision problems (4%)
  • Red eyes (3%)
  • Eye irritation (3%)

Warnings for Vuity

  • For use in the eye only
  • Risk of retinal tear or retinal detachment
  • Use properly to avoid eye injury and eye infections
  • Damage to contact lenses (when used in the eye)

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Qlosi1 carton / 30 0.4ml vials of 0.4%
$92.87-
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Pilocarpine1 eye dropper / 2.5ml of 1.25%
$26.50$87.99
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