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VITAMINS FOR EYES

tends2dogs — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:42 GMT

Anyone happy with their eye supplement? The one we have used for years has been discontinued.

Lessman's has ghinko in it which I don't want.

Anyone?

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ahoymate — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:56:02 GMT

Why ask laypeople a question like this? Ask your MD or optomistrist. People, eyes are important.

Your dogs teeth are important. Ask the professionals not people on this forum. IMO.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:08:05 GMT

I use a combo of Lutein & Zeaxanthin.

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tansy — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:38:30 GMT

My ophthalmologist advised me that a supplement wouldn't benefit my eye issues so that's a nice savings.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:57:33 GMT

We take 40 mg daily of Lutein/Zeaxanthin.

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poregirl — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:59:04 GMT

A specific combination of vitamins and minerals may slow the progression of some eye diseases.

The supplement studied was called AREDS2:

containing vitamins C, E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, and copper.

Study spearheaded by the National Eye Institute published in the journal Ophthalmology in July 2024.

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Carmie — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:01 GMT

My ophthalmologist and my Retina Specialist both recommend PreserVision AREDS 2 to all their patients.

There are a few different formulas. Some versions are just for eyes, some have multi vitamins in them as well.

They even have discount coupons in their office to use.

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tansy — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:26 GMT

Mine has those coupons, too, @Carmie but didn't recommend that I take them.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:04:09 GMT

I was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration about 7 or 8 years ago, as was my sister. Both of us immediately started the PresserVision Areds2 and are doing well with no progression.

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Trailrun23 — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:22:20 GMT

My ophthalmologist recommended AREDS2. Have been using it for several years. I get it at Costco since the bottle is bigger (210 ct) and it is usually on sale.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:23:47 GMT

Whatever you do, @tends2dogs, be sure to do your research and figure out what you're getting through diet and/or other supplements, like a multivitamin, to make sure you aren't overdosing. Too much of a good thing could deplete something else or cause unintended bad side effects.

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tends2dogs — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:02:46 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:@
Whatever you do, @tends2dogs, be sure to do your research and figure out what you're getting through diet and/or other supplements, like a multivitamin, to make sure you aren't overdosing. Too much of a good thing could deplete something else or cause unintended bad side effects.

Thank you, @JeanLouiseFinch . I am trying to find something similar to what we have taken for years from Vitacost. I don't know why they discontinue products.

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granddi — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:12:44 GMT

From Cleveland Clinic

Improve your cognitive function

In addition to being in your eye tissues, lutein can be found in your brain tissues — and is considered the predominant carotenoid in your brain. A study shows that taking a lutein supplement may help improve your cognitive function, such as learning, thinking, reasoning and remembering.

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Puggywuggy — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:34:39 GMT

My Retina Specialist recommended Pressurevision AREDS for my glaucoma and my husband's macular degeneration and we are both doing well.

Please do double check with your own Specialist. Wishing you good eye health! ❤️

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roeroe1005 — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:53:31 GMT

I also take Areds2 for my eyes.

My last eye appt, the doctor said "Hmm, I haven't seen this before". Oh ... okay. He said I had the beginning of macular degeneration. I quietly freaked to myself. He suggested I take Areds2 - drove straight to CVS. Been taking since.

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Ainhisg — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:40:33 GMT

@tends2dogs I do not take eye vitamins, but I do belong to ConsumerLab, which is a supplement third-party testing site. They test for efficacy and quality. Here is what their recommendations are and why. I'm sorry the font is so small, but in order to get all the info for you, I had to zoom out to get the screenshot.

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Alsace Gal — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:47:34 GMT

I was diagnosed with macular degeneration a few months ago. My eye surgeon suggested I take Pressurevision AREDS. I get them from Costco.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:31:52 GMT

I don't use one. I think if there were any benefit to them my eye specialists would have recommended one. I see a retina specialist and one for glaucoma.