Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- Scientists have developed eye drops that could potentially restore near vision in people with presbyopia, a common form of long-sightedness, raising hopes that reading glasses may no longer be necessary.

A study presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) in Copenhagen revealed that participants who used the drops were able to read additional lines on eye test charts, with improvements sustained for up to two years.

Presbyopia, typically affecting people in their 40s and older, occurs when the eye's lens loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects. Glasses or surgery can address the condition, but glasses are often inconvenient and surgery remains costly. Research...