PreserVision AREDS 2 Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement, Contains Lutein, Vitamin C, Zeaxanthin, Zinc, Copper & Vitamin E, 60 Chewable (Packaging May Vary)

One of the Good Ones

I have been taking these for 5 years. My dry type macular degeneration has stayed exactly the same, which was the intended purpose. I am almost 76 years old. I guess you would call this a maintenance vitamin. My wife, on the other hand, takes Eye Promise vitamins and that has worked for her. I guess a person should go with works for them, and what their own doctor recommends. (Obviously my wife and I see different doctors). But this is a good product and it has been clinically validated as being effective. There is no "maybe" about it being beneficial. I do not know if this relevant, but not only has my macular degeneration not gotten any worse, but my eyeglass prescription has not changed in 5 years. I still get by with 2.50 readers. I will keep buying until my (major university) doctor says otherwise. A final note, these vitamins also contain the amount of zinc and copper usually recommended to head off colds and viruses. I guess that fact could be viewed as a free bonus since many people routinely buy and pay for zinc and copper as a separate vitamin

25 persons found it helpful

Wish I had known earlier.

I am losing my vision due to a form of macular degeneration. It's a dry form. It's geographic atrophy, an advanced form now. I've had genetic study done - it's genetic. It's irreversible. It's progressive. I've been to several doctors from optometrist, to ophthalmologist, to retinal specialist, to participating in a university study. Without exception, they all say that at this point in time, nutritional supplements with this particular combination, is the hope there is to try to slow the progression. Since taking the PreserVision, it does seem there has been some slowing of progression. I'm grateful of anything that can be done and, as limited as this is, it's something. If you have a family history of retinal problems, especially blindness caused by macular degeneration, it seems a good idea to begin this supplementation sooner, rather than later. I wish I had known this before mine progressed to this point where I can no longer drive and reading is difficult. It won't hurt and definitely has the potential to help

21 persons found it helpful

great vitamins but the DO leak

Great Vitamins. I buy them regularly. Highly recommended by all. A few vision specialists have stressed that nutritional supplements , especially Lutein, Zeaxantin, (and Spinach!) are the way to go to prevent or slow down Macular Degeneration. This brand specifically was recommended to a friend (with advanced Mac. Degen.) by her ophthalmologist. If you are like me, make sure you eat something substantial when you take these, otherwise the Zinc and vitamin combo can produce nausea. Great price on AMAZON, and you can subscribe for an even better deal. I agree, Bausch & Lomb should find a way to prevent leakage. Even so, not a biggie for me. Still like them and take them

12 persons found it helpful

This really helped me!

I am so impressed with this product! The pills are a bit large and it turns my pee neon colored but totally worth those minor things for ALL of the improvement I have had in my vision since starting it about a month ago! I am diabetic and have vision issues. Diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and cornea issue called Map Dot Fingerprint dystrophy (crazy name I know) I had to have PTK to treat the dystrophy in December of 2021 and had a vitrectomy in March of 2022 due to the weak blood vessels in my eye bleeding. The shots to prevent the bleed were helping but for me the anastheic was breaking down my corneas. After the surgeries my vision was getting worse and worse. I thought my vision was coming to an end and was getting headaches daily looking at computer for work. New glasses didn't help. I decided to give this a try after the reviews I had read and I am glad I did. My vision is still blurred by what, the doctors can't figure out but it is clearer than before I started taking this. My headaches have mostly gone away and my night vision has improved as well! I decided to do the subscription order to make sure that I don't run out. This is a bit expensive but my vision is worth it

10 persons found it helpful

As instructed by my ophthalmologist

I was recently diagnosed with the very beginning stages of macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S., and the doctor told me to start taking an "AREDS 2" eye vitamin supplement. I ordered these, which also include a multi-vitamin supplement. I'm not sure about the reviews that mention these are specifically for smokers, as I've never smoked and my doctor recommended this formula. I hope they help slow the progression of my eye disease. I take one with something to eat, two times a day as the box recommends. On another note, I am also using blue-light filter screens on my computer and tablet and blue-light blocking glasses. Electronic screens and LED and fluorescent lighting emit lots of blue light, which is known to contribute to retina damage. UV filters don't block any blue light; it's a different light spectrum

9 persons found it helpful

Eagle Eye…

My Doctor told me I had the slightest signs of Macular Degeneration. Which is not uncommon for men my age (64) She recommended this product and it may be in my head, but my vision feels as sharp as ever - (still with my glasses ) Last season, I could not read the small print on an NFL game graphic. I would always have to get up from the couch and sit on the edge of the coffee table- to shorten the distance. I watched the Thursday Night season opener- Bills beating up the LA Lambs- and all of the smaller print was 100% from the couch... Men- don't mess around with MD- Take this stuff faithfully. Plus, its a great multi-vitamin to boot..

8 persons found it helpful

Good for my eyes, bad for my belly

I am at the age when my vision has been substandard in the last 6 months. These really helped. One it night, one in the morning. Within 2 weeks many of my vision issues began to clear, though not all. I was pleased with this, but they caused a great deal of stomach pain. I tried eating a little before each one to see if that helped and it did not. Optometrist told me that a multivitamin would have worked just as well foe the kind of vision issues I have had. I didn't find that to be true. The benefits it offered for my sight was great, but the stomach irritation wasn't worth it for me

8 persons found it helpful

Massive Vitamin C&E Dose

My 94 year old father was told by the eye doctor to get these and take them right away. I got some for him and for me. After taking two a day I began having various joint pains and other symptoms. Then I read the ingredients of this "eye vitamin". The main "eye vitamin" ingredient is only 10mg of Lutein in two tablets. Then there's 12 times the daily allowance of vitamin-E, 5 times the RDA of vitamin-C and 7 times the RDA of Zinc! Vitamin-E is especially concerning because it builds up in your body and doesn't flush away like vitamin-C. Zinc is also a concern. Many medications react with these vitamins, like my father's heart medications. RESEARCH these ingredients FIRST before you buy this product. If you want a supplement for your eyes, just buy Lutein in 20mg capsules for 1/4 of the price and take one a day. GOOGLE LUTEIN. Then GOOGLE VITAMIN-E. Check for interactions and warnings and you'll understand why we stopped using these "eye" vitamins

7 persons found it helpful

Save you sight

I have been taking this for years and it has held my macular regeneration in check. Great product

6 persons found it helpful

Macular Degeneration patient

I took the AREDS 2 capsules and they made me sick. I gave the AREDS 2 chewables a try and they are great. It is like a medium size Sweet tart chewable. If the research says that the AREDS 2 slows the disease then I have nothing to lose if I take them. ðŸ™‚ Thanks AREDS

5 persons found it helpful