New Eye Drops, Computer Lenses, MYAH for Myopia, and Eyeglasses for Autism
Posted On: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
By Dr. Lorraine Labiento Smith · Sudbury Eye Care, Sudbury MA · August 2026
If you’ve been putting your phone at arm’s length to read a text, losing your glasses around the house, or wondering whether your child’s eyewear actually fits well, keep reading.
In this issue:
- VIZZ — the newest FDA-approved eye drop for near vision
- Computer Progressives — smarter lenses actually built for your desk
- Introducing MYAH — our new myopia management tool at Sudbury Eye Care
- Eyeglass fitting tips for children with Autism and Down Syndrome
FDA-Approved Eye Drops for Near Vision — It’s True!
I’ve watched carefully over the past few years as pharmaceutical companies try to tap into the Gen X desire to stay young and glasses-free, while being mostly unsuccessful and not something I’ve felt comfortable recommending. Who wants a drop that only lasts four hours and gives you a headache?
Now there’s a new medication called VIZZ (aceclidine ophthalmic solution), used once daily and lasting up to 10 hours. Where can I buy stock?
VIZZ seems to have found the balance of a long-acting drug with fewer side effects than its predecessors. It works by making the pupil smaller, creating a pinhole effect that improves near vision by 2-3 lines. This is a meaningful improvement in real life.
The most common side effect is temporary redness; some patients experience dim vision from the smaller pupil size, and some may get headaches. There’s also a small risk of retinal detachment in eyes with existing retinal problems, which we reduce through thorough patient screening before treatment. These side effects are common to all miotic eye drops.
A few things to know before you book:
- VIZZ is not covered by eye insurance and is available by subscription through the company
- A prescription requires a focused visit with our office to assess your vision and perform a full dilation to rule out retinal disease.
- A follow-up visit checks pressure and vision after starting treatment
- Visit vizz.com for pricing and drug information
Do You Sit in Front of a Computer All Day?
Traditional progressives aren’t designed for computer users. Even wearing the best progressive lens has a small usable zone in the intermediate range because it’s built for everyday use across distance, reading, and the occasional intermediate glance.
Computer progressives are different: they’re designed specifically for desktop work. The top of the lens carries the intermediate prescription (up to 28″) for your monitor, and gets stronger as you look down toward your keyboard and spreadsheets. Anyone who works at a computer as a profession should be wearing a computer progressive.
Sudbury Eye Care recommends the Shamir Computer and Essilor Computer lenses. The Shamir Office can even be used for wall-mounted monitors up to 8 feet away. A great option for the finance/ investment profession.
Introducing MYAH at Sudbury Eye Care
MYAH is a myopia management device by Topcon that measures the axial length of a growing eye, takes advanced corneal curvature measurements (corneal topography), and captures pupil measurements. Combined with your child’s prescription and family history, it generates progress reports and graphs that help us manage myopia progression over time.
Parents and children will review these progress reports together at each myopia visit, providing a clear, visual way to see how treatment is working.
Book a Myopia Screening Appointment
Eyeglass Fitting Tips for Children with Autism and Down Syndrome
Over decades of practice, I’ve worked with many families to find a well-fitting eyeglass frame for their child, teen, or adult. Understanding a patient’s autism sensory needs and Down Syndrome facial structure allows me to choose the right frame and material.
Some questions I ask (or observe):
- What’s their age and activity level?
- Are their nose bridges and earlobes fully developed? Do they wear hearing aids?
- Do they need a safety frame because of hyperactivity or compulsive actions? Do they need straps to keep them in place?
- How strong is the prescription? Thin rubber frames can’t properly hold a high prescription; the lenses will pop out.
Frame options we offer at Sudbury Eye Care:
- Full flexible TR90 materials — very light, no screws, worn with a strap
- Stiff plastic fronts with soft side arms (at the temples) — available with or without nose pads for comfort. Holds heavier prescriptions.
- Straps vs. cable temples around the ears — straps work especially well for young children, hearing aids, and small ears. Cable temples curl around the ear without straps to provide a tight no-slip fit.
- Titanium wire frames — best for larger sizes, allow nose pad adjustments, and convert easily to cable temples with a silicone slip-on
- Down Syndrome-specific frames — built with a lower nose bridge structure
We carry Dilli Dally, Demi and Dash, Konishi titanium frames, and Kids Bright Eyes. Watch a Dilly Dally video to see how we customize a frame for your child — the frame, size, and color are ordered once the demo frame is chosen at the visit.
Book an Sensory Safe Optical Fitting with Dr. Labiento Smith
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-Dr. Lorraine Labiento Smith
Dr. Labiento-Smith is fantastic! Not only did she do a great exam, and a spot-on refraction, and give me a sample of some really great eye drops for allergies, but she also found that I had a previously undiagnosed medical condition, which I am now getting treatment for.
Tatiana F. — Google
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