®For someone who reaches for reading glasses many times a day, the attraction of a new treatment is practical: fewer interruptions between wanting to see something and being able to enjoy it. Yolia Health approaches that goal through True Vision Treatment, or TVT, which combines personalized contact lenses with ophthalmic drops in a prescribed treatment course.
The distinctive idea is to create a useful corneal optical change that can persist after the treatment course. That makes treatment rhythm an important part of the conversation, alongside how well a person sees.
Two useful approaches to near vision
Prescription presbyopia drops offer an approach that patients can discuss with their clinician. Products differ, but pupil modulation is an important mechanism in this category. For example, the pilocarpine label describes daily use with an optional additional dose. Product availability and prescribing instructions should be checked locally. [1]
TVT takes a different route: customized lenses and drops work together in a corneal reshaping approach. The published account of a 50-adult study describes near-vision improvement during six months of follow-up after a seven-day regimen. That is an observation from an uncontrolled study, with company funding disclosed, rather than a direct comparison against a daily drop. [2]
For Yolia, the opportunity is compelling: make the treatment period and the period of useful vision different parts of the patient's journey. The practical value would be a benefit experienced during ordinary activities between treatment courses, with follow-up tailored to the individual response.
Look at the whole routine
A useful consultation considers fitting visits, the prescribed wearing period, drop administration, hygiene, checkups and the possibility of repeat treatment. Counting treatment days alone does not capture the entire experience.
Some people may prefer the convenience of a prescription drop without a custom therapeutic lens. Others may be interested in TVT's personalized course and the prospect of benefit between courses. Glasses can remain a simple, effective part of either person's care. The best option is the one that fits the eye, the task and the patient's preferences.
This is where Yolia's approach creates a meaningful choice. It gives the clinician and patient another treatment architecture to consider, rather than assuming that every presbyope wants the same daily routine.
Put your own goals at the centre
Bring three everyday tasks to your assessment: reading a menu, checking a phone or following instructions at work, for example. Ask how your progress will be measured and what the full treatment process involves.
TVT response and duration vary. Lens care and professional follow-up are part of treatment, and separate studies do not establish that TVT is safer or more effective than prescription drops. A specialist can help you consider the options available in your country.
Explore a personalized near-vision assessment with Yolia.
Sources
[1] DailyMed. VUITY prescribing information. Product-specific dosing and safety information; used as a category example, not a statement of current commercial availability. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8d806897-8a2a-4518-8c68-0ec3b778de50
[2] Rinehart JM et al. Customized Contact Lens Plus Topical Enzyme Treatment. Presbyopia Physician. December 2022. https://www.presbyopiaphysician.com/issues/2022/december/customized-contact-lens-plus-topical-enzyme-treatment/