Vitamin Supplements
Research shows that nutrition plays an important role in the prevention of eye conditions such as macula degeneration and cataracts. Antioxidants, such as vitamins C, E and natural mixed carotenoids, are important because they are believed to reduce the effects of free radicals, unstable molecules that are believed to play a role in the development of cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration.

Ocuvite PreserVision, a uniquely formulated, eye vitamin and mineral supplement. It is a high-potency antioxidant supplement with the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and select minerals in amounts well above 100% of the recommended daily value. It is the vitamin and mineral supplement used in the National Eye Institute's ground breaking 10-year, independent study - Age-Related Eye Study (AREDS).

In summary the results of this study were - High levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by about 25 percent. These same nutrients also reduce the risk of vision loss caused by advanced AMD by about 19 percent.

Research also suggests that these products may be of benefit to dry eye and potential dry eye sufferers, particularly contact lens users.

This is why many leading eye care professionals are now recommending that people who are at high risk of developing certain eye conditions, particularly macula degeneration, should consider taking one of these formulations.