PreserVision AREDS 2 contains high levels of a specific combination of vitamins and minerals recommended by the NEI to help reduce the risk of progression of moderate-to-advanced AMD.

This AREDS2 Formula Contains: zeaxanthin 2mg vitamin C 500mg. vitamin E 400IU. zinc oxide 80mg or 25mg (these two doses worked equally well), and. cupric oxide 2mg.

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The Formulation

PreserVision is a supplement that may help lower the risk of progression of moderate-to-advanced age-related macular degeneration. Indication: PreserVision is a nutritional supplement for ocular health.

The AREDS 2 treatment is a supplement of antioxidant plant pigments Lutein and Zeaxanthin, vitamins C & E and the minerals zinc and copper. When high risk patients take these supplements the risk of developing MD is reduced by 25%.

How to take it. Take 2 soft gels daily with food; 1 in the morning, 1 in the evening.

AREDS: The Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement That Can Slow Progression of Macular Degeneration. These over-the-counter supplements can have benefits for intermediate-stage dry AMD.

Ascorbic acid, medium chain triglycerides, gelatin, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, glycerin, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, yellow beeswax, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, soy lecithin, lutein from marigold flower extract, manganese sulfate monohydrate, titanium dioxide, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, ...

How to take it. Take 2 soft gels daily with food; 1 in the morning, 1 in the evening.

PreserVision AREDS 2 has an average rating of 2.3 out of 10 from a total of 99 reviews on Drugs.com. 11% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 83% reported a negative experience.

If you smoke and your AREDS supplement contains beta-carotene, that could be a health hazard. AREDS2 recommendations removed beta-carotene and replaced it with lutein and zeaxanthin, which provide the same level of benefit without risk to smokers.

A: No, it does not. It does contain 40 MG of zinc and 1 MG of Copper. Helpful?

In the AREDS trial, taking the AREDS formula reduced the risk of advanced AMD by about 25% over a five-year period. In the AREDS2 trial, adding omega-3s or lutein + zeaxanthin to the AREDS formulation (containing beta-carotene) had no additional overall effect on the risk of advanced AMD.

Taking AREDS or AREDS2 supplements reduces the risk of progression from intermediate to advanced AMD by about 25 percent. AREDS and AREDS2 supplements do not prevent AMD onset. AREDS and AREDS2 supplements do not have an effect on cataract.

Because PreserVision is being sold as a dietary supplement rather than a drug -- and therefore did not need or receive FDA approval -- Bausch & Lomb cannot make any claims that PreserVision treats, cures or prevents any specific disease.