Where is the Macula?
The macula is a small area in the back of the eye at the centre of the retina and is responsible for central vision which is needed for reading, driving and watching television.1
Age, poor diet, smoking, family history or excessive sun exposure can contribute to a progressive deterioration of the macula.2
Formula contains antioxidants and nutrients to replenish vital nutrients of the eye.
Lutein & Zeaxanthin help to filter harmful blue light and support macular health.
Omega-3 are essential nutrients that are important for proper retinal functions and heathy tears.3,4 Now enhanced with Vitamin D, proven to support healthy cell function.5
Replenish essential nutrients to help protect the eye health. Contains Lutein helps to filter harmful blue light, vitamin C & E antioxidants vital to eye health maintenance while zinc helps to support healthy immune function.3
PreserVision® AREDS 2 is an eye supplement that contains 6 essential nutrients for eye health with an easy to consume soft gel. Curated with an exact formula recommended by the Age Related-Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS 2) funded by National Eye Institute. This enhanced eye nutritional formula is suitable for those with age related-eye concerns.6
References
1. AAO – Macula - American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org) Accessed on 6 Apr 2023 2. Hesterbeek TJ et al. Risk factor for progression of age-related macular degeneration. OPO. 40 (2020) 140-170 3. Helen M R, Elizabeth J J.(2013) Nutrients for aging eye. clinical Interventions in Aging 2013:8 741–74 4. Baudouin C. et. al. (2016). Revitalising the vicious circle of dry eye disease: a focus on the pathophysiology of meibomian gland dysfunction. Br J Opthalmol. 100(3):300-306. Jan 18. 5.Tohari.A.M et al. Vitamin attenuates oxidative damage and inflammation in RPE cells. Antioxidants 2019, 8, 341:doi:10.3390/antiox8090341 6. Emily Y. Chew .et.al. (2013) Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration The AREDS2 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA;309(19): doi:10.1001/jama.2013.4997. PRS.0001.SG.23.