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For millions of americans who wear glasses. new prescription eyedrops became available today that could potentially replace reading glasses for people who have trouble seeing close up. one woman tells cbs's jericka duncan the drops changed her life. >> reporter: for most her life, toni wright has had perfect vision but after turning 50 she used readers allowing her to see things clearly that are close up. how many readers do you think you have in all. >> probably eight pairs. >> reporter: in 2019, her doctor told her about eyedrops with the potential to correct her vision problems temporarily....

Presbyopia, it takes effect in about 15 minutes. >> vuity utilizes the eye's natural ability to reduce the pupil size. reducing the pupil size expands the depth of peeled or focus. >> reporter: one drop in each eye provides sharper vision for six to ten hours. a spokesperson for vuity says the medicine wll cost about $80t expected to be covered by insurance. the drug works best in people age 40 to 55 and side effects included headaches and red eyes. as for toni wright, it's an easy backup solution with a clear advantage. >> definitely a life changer. just a convenience to have that option. >> ...