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product_id: 455248929
title: "AREDS Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement, Contains Vitamin C, A, E, Zinc & Copper, 120 Softgels"
brand: "preservision"
price: "€ 60.01"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
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# High-potency antioxidant softgels Clinically proven AREDS formula Made in the USA quality AREDS Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement, Contains Vitamin C, A, E, Zinc & Copper, 120 Softgels

**Brand:** preservision
**Price:** € 60.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 👁️‍🗨️ See the future clearly — protect your vision with science-backed power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AREDS Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement, Contains Vitamin C, A, E, Zinc & Copper, 120 Softgels by preservision
- **How much does it cost?** € 60.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- preservision enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted preservision brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Legacy Brand:** Bausch + Lomb’s 170+ years of innovation in eye care expertise.
- • **Proactive Vision Defense:** Supports retinal health to help reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration.
- • **Potent Antioxidant Formula:** Contains vitamins C, A, E, zinc, and copper at therapeutic levels beyond diet.
- • **Convenient Softgel Delivery:** Easy-to-swallow, twice-daily softgels designed for busy professionals.
- • **Clinically Proven Eye Health Support:** Backed by a 10-year NIH AREDS study for age-related eye protection.

## Overview

PreserVision AREDS Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement delivers a clinically validated antioxidant formula developed from a landmark 10-year NIH study. Featuring high-potency vitamins C, A, E, zinc, and copper, these softgels provide advanced nutritional support for age-related eye health. Manufactured by Bausch + Lomb in the USA, this trusted supplement is designed for adults seeking proactive protection against macular degeneration and overall eye wellness.

## Description

Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Soft Gels are based on the AREDS formula, an antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplement proven clinically effective in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). AREDS was a 10-year, independent study conducted by the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Soft Gels are based on the AREDS formula - a high potency anti-oxidant supplement with select vitamins and minerals, at levels that are well above those found in ordinary multivitamins and generally cannot be attained through diet alone. Now in convenient to take, 2 per day Soft Gels.

Review: Opthalmologist suggested my husband start taking these due to a possiblity of his retina detaching. Taking these vitamins have helped his eye health and the doctor was pleased with his improvement. I am taking them, too, just in case.
Review: On doctor's orders I've been using PreserVision for two years. So far, so good.

## Features

- EYE VITAMINS FOR HEALTHY EYES: Bausch + Lomb carries a full line of ocular supplements with vitamins, minerals & nutrients that promote eye health, including Ocuvite eye vitamins for general eye health & PreserVision for age-related eye health concerns.
- BAUSCH + LOMB EYE CARE EXPERTS: In 1853, John Jacob Bausch opened an optical goods store in Rochester, New York. Since then, Bausch + Lomb has continued to focus on innovation and quality in eye care products, from contact lenses to lubricant eye drops.
- BAUSCH + LOMB EYE SUPPLEMENTS: Eye health is more than good vision and at Bausch + Lomb, we're focused on all aspects of healthy eyes. Try our eye health vitamins and supplements if you've used other supplements based on the AREDS or AREDS2 study.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0018C77ZU |
| ASIN  | B0018C77ZU |
| Additives | 5-Hydroxytryptophan |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #131,687 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #3,795 in Multiple Vitamin-Mineral Combination Supplements |
| Brand | PreserVision |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,981) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,981) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Department  | Eyecare |
| Format | Softgel |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | AB53230 |
| Manufacturer  | Bausch + Lomb |
| Product Dimensions  | 15.24 x 12.7 x 10.16 cm; 127.57 g |
| Serving Recommendation | 1 softgel |
| Units | 120 Count |
| Weight | 0.28 Pounds |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between the areds and areds 2?**
A: According to WebRN:  AREDS contains 80mg zinc, which far exceeds the recommended daily upper limit for adults. A study found that the vision of 15% of patients do worse taking AREDS vs. taking a placebo. The high zinc dose was presumed to be the cause, and an analysis by Harvard Chan School of Public Health found that some individuals are genetically predisposed to do poorly with high zinc supplementation.  The newer AREDS2 formula therefore contains half the amount of zinc (40mg).

**Q: Areds or regular Preservision?**
A: Just a little information to help you chooses. I have been taking AREDS thinking that I don't need to take AREDS 2 because I am not a smoker. Since reading this information from the National Eye Institute I am purchasing AREDS 2 this time around.

Why are the AREDS and AREDS2 formulas different?
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. However, trial participants who took AREDS containing lutein + zeaxanthin and no beta-carotene had a reduction in risk of advanced AMD, compared with those who took AREDS with beta-carotene. Also, for participants with very low levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in their diet, adding these supplements to the AREDS formulation helped lower their risk of advanced AMD. Finally, former smokers who took AREDS with beta-carotene had a higher incidence of lung cancer. (Please see below for more details on the effects of lutein + zeaxanthin vs. beta-carotene.) The investigators found no significant changes in the effectiveness of the formulation when they  lowered zinc.
What are lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene?
Lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene belong to a family of nutrients known as carotenoids. Carotenoids are made by plants and are enriched in green leafy vegetables. They can be stored in animal tissues and are found at relatively low levels in animal-based foods. In the body, beta-carotene is used to make vitamin A, which is required by the retina to detect light and convert it into electrical signals. Beta-carotene itself is not found in the eye. In contrast, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in the retina and lens, where they may act as natural antioxidants and help absorb damaging, high-energy blue and ultraviolet light.

**Q: Is it safe to chew these?**
A: Unless you buy the chewable tabs---swallow whole--do not chew--they need to enter into the stomach whole.

**Q: What is the expiration date on this product**
A: The expiration date on the bottle I received is June 2020

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***H on 30 December 2025*

Opthalmologist suggested my husband start taking these due to a possiblity of his retina detaching. Taking these vitamins have helped his eye health and the doctor was pleased with his improvement. I am taking them, too, just in case.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***. on 21 January 2026*

On doctor's orders I've been using PreserVision for two years. So far, so good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***O on 24 January 2026*

Because I have old eyes, I take these everyday. My sight is more clear with them.

## Frequently Bought Together

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- PreserVision AREDS 2 Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement, Contains Lutein, Vitamin C, Zeaxanthin, Zinc & Vitamin E, 120 Softgels (Packaging May Vary)
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