Lutein 20 mg with Zeaxanthin Softgels, Supports Eye Health* 120 Count by Puritan's Pride

Definitely works for blue light caused dry eye

I've been suffering from horrible eye problems for about several years now. It's been absolutely crippling. I've had to leave work early several times, where I'm on a computer 10 hours a day, because I simply couldn't keep my eyes open because they both hurt so badly and just stream tears to the point that I cannot see. My eyes are always red and glassy by the end of every day and I'm severely light sensitive. I couldn't stand to look at screens after work which ruled out home computer time, TV, ipad and smartphone enjoyment. Instead, I'd spend most evenings with hot packs on my eyes, which didn't help but felt good â€" and wasted most of my free time. I tried sleeping with castor oil in my eyes. Nothing. Over the counter eye drops do nothing, even Restatis didn't even help. Another prescription drop called Xiidra helps somewhat but certainly not 100%. I'd gone to my GP, an optometrist and 2 ophthalmologists several times trying to determine the source of the problem, which nobody ever did. Nobody even suggested it could be caused from blue light. They just diagnosed “dry eye”. Then, one day, I noticed that my eyes hurt one hell of a lot worse when I looked at my cell phone screen than they did looking at a regular computer screen. So I checked online to see what's different about a cell phone screen vs a computer monitor. Turns out that cell phone screens emit way more “blue light”, something I'd never even heard of. So I bought a $50 anti-blue light filter for my computer screen. As soon as I put it on I could tell immediately that it was going to help and it did! So I bought a pair of computer glasses with blue light blocker coating (don't waste your money â€" no effect whatsoever). Then, several weeks later, I was watching Jeopardy (cuz I could look at TV after using the filter at work) and saw a commercial for “Lutein Blue”, which is a different brand than this Puritan's Pride. So, I looked up Lutein and learned that this supplement helps block blue light in your eye. I also read that it can improve your vision, which I thought might be a placebo effect. But, turns out, it's TRUE! I've only been taking this supplement for 2 weeks and it's changed my life! Even after a full day of looking at the computer at work I can work on my computer at home, watch TV, even mess around on my cell phone all without searing pain!!! Yes, my eyes still hurt a little bit but less and less every single day and it's bearable and manageable. Further, I CAN actually see better. Everything is sharper (my eyeglass prescription seems too strong now) AND, I know this sounds weird, but I notice colors are a lot brighter. $13.67 for a 4 month supply for this life changing supplement is the bargain of the century. I would pay this much PER DAY if I had to. That's how much it's changed my life. Highly recommend

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So far so seeing the difference! ðŸ'€

You gotta see to believ, well in this case you do. I bought this cause I have a chalazion, year it's like a stye but worse cause I've had it since I was very young, anyways I was told to wait until it gets to the point where it affects me either hurts and gets bigger which it did a little bit, but also it started to affect my vision in my left eye, and driving at night was really bad! Well, I initially ordered this product from another supplier from another company, but when the cost went ridiculous I stopped...I was mousing around on amazon, & I found this and it's a much better deal! Well I started taking these again and have seen a huge difference in my vision, my left eye is no longer blurry anymore, it only gets bad or blurry on the wee hours of the night (like now, for example, but I am conducting my progress with it now as I'm tyoing,) so if you want something that works, give these guys a try. Also I bought the same product for my dear sweet mum, and she is seeing results with her eyes too! Mine is 20mg hers is the 40mg. Gotta love your mom, she gave you life! Xoxox good luck everyone

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Quality Supplements

Having 20/15 vision, I wanted to find a way to preserve my vision and overall keep my eye health superb. Glaucoma and cataracts both run in my family so I wanted to take care of my eyes. Now, I've known about lutein for some time now and already knew it is a type of carotenoid. I knew there was also some evidence that lutein benefits the eye. So, I went ahead and decided to buy some. I chose Puritan's Pride specifically because I've had good results with them (I bought melatonin by them). Like all supplements I buy, I gave some time before I wrote this review to see any effects of any kind. And so far I can see good results. Firstly, I have dry eyes and it can be a pain sometimes. Ever since I started taking these, my dry eyes have become very mild. When I wake up in the morning my eyes aren't red anymore, nor do they feel dry. Wasn't expecting that result, but I like it anyway. Secondly, I've noticed clarity during the day and night. I work at night so I drive in the dark and I've noticed that what I never noticed on the road is now very noticeable and sharp in detail. It's like my peripheral field of view has become more sharp. Thirdly, I went to the eye doctor as I do every year and my doctor noted how excellent my corneas and eye blood vessels were in exceptionally good condition compared to last year. I'm guessing that these also have preservation properties in terms of eye health. The pills are easy to swallow, as they're soft gels, and are quite small. They have a sweet taste if you put it in your mouth without water. Nothing uncomfortable to report about taking these. No side effects or strange feelings. These are quality pills and I am pleased by the results they gave me. If you want to take care of your eyes and value your sight, I suggest taking these. The price wasn't bad and with four months worth of them (120 soft gels), it's worth its value. I recommend these

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To avoid cataract surgery and reduce cloudy vision

I don't like any surgery, so my eye doctor recommended Lutein w/ /Zeaxanthin to improve my vision. That was a year ago, and I'm so happy with the results. My night vision is better (not perfect, but improved) and my overall vision is so much better: stable, and no longer cloudy. I've been able to indefinitely postpone cataract surgery for now. I started with this 20mg, and then switched to 40mg per day. Very pleased - be sure to take it every day: maybe it will work for you. Wish I had started taking this 5 years ago at least

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MAY NOT BE AUTHENTIC …

BEWARE!!! I've been taking this product, purchased directly from Puritans Pride, for about two years. I knew immediately when I received this bottle from Amazon that it looked different (larger and darker than the ones I've been taking). And the bottle cap is a different style than what I receive on all of my Puritan Pride supplements. When I opened the seal, I immediately could tell that the softgels were larger and darker than the original. Since I had a few softgels left from my previous bottle that I had gotten directly from Puritans Pride, I compared them side-by-side and the size difference of the softgels is very apparent, as was the color difference. I called Puritans Pride to ask them if they changed their formula; the rep I spoke to said she looked it up and they haven't changed the formula, so I started the return process with Amazon, and ordered directly from Puritans Pride. When I received my order from Puritans Pride, the size was the same as I've always gotten, although the color was the same darker color as the one's I received from Amazon. I never have taken or seen the Puritan Pride 40 mg lutein softgels, so I would not be surprised if the bottle I received (labeled 20 mg) had the incorrect label on it. However, since the ones that I received from Amazon are so much larger, I would not take them. From what I have read, Lutein in excess of 20 mg per day may cause yellowing of the skin, so I would not take a chance. The Puritan Pride. 20mg Lutigold Lutein is supposed to be exactly 1/2 inch long and not as fat as the ones I received from Amazon! I returned them and requested a refund from Amazon. Due to the cap being different, I have a feeling this is not an authentic Puritan Pride product

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GREAT FOR EYE FATIGUE

Sometimes, what feels like normal fatigue and tiredness, is merely EYE FATIGUE from staring at computer all day long. Most of us are prone to eye fatigue without realizing it. This formula wakes you up like anything. You will feel wide awake and energetic just because you fed your eyes nutrition. Who knew its not brain or mind fatigue, but "eye fatigue." This brand and formula works and their price is great too. If you are especially overworked, you can also take 2 pills a day for few days, and then come down to one a day as maintenance. There are no side effects really and there are Lutein formulas with 40mg as the normal dose. So don't hesitate to double it up for a few days

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FOR EYE & HEART HEALTH

There is good evidence that Lutein (IN FOOD) helps to protect against cataracts & macular degeneration. Lutein may also protect against the clogging of carotid arteries of the neck. The best thing you can do is to make sure that you're eating lots of lutein-rich fruits & vegetables such as mangoes, corn, sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, tomatoes, kale, collards, bok choy, etc. WE DON'T KNOW IF SUPPLEMENTS HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS NATURALLY OCCURRING LUTEIN IN FRUITS & VEGETABLES AND WE DON'T KNOW WHAT DOSAGE IS EFFECTIVE & THERAPEUTIC. I choose to take this nutritional supplement to fill dietary gaps. I chose this brand for a number of reasons. These easy to swallow soft gels do not contain magnesium stearate and/or silicon dioxide. (Both are harmful additives & should be avoided.) Puritan Pride Lutein does not contain artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. It does not contain preservatives, sugar, starch, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish or sodium

38 persons found it helpful

No glasses

This has been an awesome surprise to me. I've worn glasses for probably 40 years and at night especially the starburst always get my attention. So the other day I was taking my wife to the airport and suddenly noticed I wasn't wearing my glasses but seeing very well. My first thought was, I still have my glasses on but, I did not. I've been taking this product for about a half bottle and even today, I see better at night then ever before without my glasses. This my not work for everyone but in my case, its has

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Good for your eyes!

I bought this product because I recently was diagnosed with acute PVD, Posterior Vitreous Detachment, in my right eye. Unlike benign floaters, mine was a large one and I also had some bleeding. I researched what natural supplements would enhance its healing and help strengthen my eyes. I have been taking this for about two weeks. I just had my follow-up visit with a retina specialist and he said my eye is improving, the bleeding is nearly 100% gone and it's looking better! I can see more clearly again, although there is residual floater debris but nothing like what I had last month. Was this improvement due to this product? Hard to say. However, I will certainly incorporate it into my daily supplements from this point on. I bought this brand because I am familiar with it and the price pointfor my budget. I hope this feedback helps someone else out there facing similar challenges. Highly recommend

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No more floaters!

I've had floaters my entire life. Started taking these and noticed within a week I no longer had floaters and believe my vision to be sharper as well as enhanced color vision. My eye dr whole hearted approved taking this supplement

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