# Eyesight-Enhancing Drops Eye Drops Development May Wipe Out Eye Glasses By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-drops-development References: [gawker](http://gawker.com/5638408/maybe-coming-soon-eye-drops-to-prevent-nearsightedness) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7997649/Short-sightedness-gene-discovery-could-consign-glasses-to-history.html) Short-sightedness is a growing and common problem around the world, and British researchers are in the labs working on eye drop developments to prevent this ever-growing issue. Researchers have found a number of problems associated with eye-growth, and the treatment in development is to prevent the eyeball from distorting in order to maintain 20-20 vision. These eye drop developments may be the answer to wipe out all [eyeglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi-eyewear). **Implications** - While the eyedrops are still being tested, scientists claim that children should be spending more time outdoors, because eyes are able to focus on distant objects. Scientists also believe that sunlight may help to maintain healthy eyesight. Even if one does need to get glasses in the time being, at least there are many fashionable options! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Preventive Eye Drops:** Developing eye drops that can prevent eye growth and maintain clear vision may disrupt the eyeglasses industry. - **Outdoor Time for Better Eyesight:** Promoting spending more time outdoors as a way to maintain healthy eyesight may disrupt the healthcare and wellness industry. - **Fashionable Eyeglasses Options:** The availability of fashionable eyeglasses options may disrupt the fashion and eyewear industry. ### Where This Applies - **Eyeglasses Industry:** The development of eye drops that can prevent the need for eyeglasses could disrupt the eyeglasses industry. - **Healthcare and Wellness Industry:** Promoting spending more time outdoors for better eyesight could disrupt the healthcare and wellness industry. - **Fashion and Eyewear Industry:** The availability of fashionable eyeglasses options may disrupt the fashion and eyewear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Age-Related Ocular Degeneration Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenpoint-yuvezzi.md) - [Nano Projector Nearsightedness Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubota-glass-eyeglasses.md) - [Myopia-Focused Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myopia-control.md) - [Spiralled Shape Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-diopter.md) - [All-in-One Eye Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocular-supplement.md) - [AR-Powered Eye Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-amblyopia-trainer.md) - [Anti-Myopia Reading Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaverlab-farseer-e1.md) - [Kid-Approved Eye Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimax-lab-eyes-solution.md) - [Autofocus-Providing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-autofocus-eyewear.md)