Key Takeaways

  • Bausch + Lomb announced the US launch of PreserVision AREDS3 eye vitamins
  • PreserVision AREDS3 combines clinically proven AREDS2 nutrients with a proprietary B-vitamin complex designed to support macular health in a broader range of people, including those in earlier stages of AMD.
  • Bausch + Lomb says the new eye vitamins provide “triple-action support” by helping protect macular health, nourish healthy cellular eye function and improve absorption of key nutrients

Bausch + Lomb announced the US launch of PreserVision AREDS3 eye vitamins, a new formulation designed to support macular health in a broader range of people, including those in earlier stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

According to B+L, the new formula combines the clinically proven AREDS2 nutrients recommended by the National Eye Institute (NEI) with a proprietary B-vitamin complex, representing what the company calls its most advanced PreserVision formulation to date.

For decades, AREDS2-based nutritional supplementation has served as a cornerstone for helping reduce the risk of progression from moderate to advanced AMD. PreserVision AREDS3 builds on that foundation with the addition of research-backed B vitamins intended to support eye health earlier in the disease continuum and broaden nutritional support discussions between eye care professionals and patients, according to B+L.

“AMD affects millions of people, often long before symptoms meaningfully change day-to-day life,” said John Ferris, president, Consumer, Bausch + Lomb. “Historically, options to support macular health earlier in the condition have been limited. PreserVision AREDS3 reflects decades of research, and our commitment to advancing eye health through science, offering an option for a broader range of people looking to support their macular health.”

According to Bausch + Lomb, PreserVision AREDS3 is formulated to deliver “triple-action support” for macular health:

  • Protects: AREDS2 nutrients help protect macular health by neutralizing free radicals and replenishing the eyes’ natural filter
  • Nourishes: A proprietary B-vitamin complex — including vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12 — is designed to promote healthy cellular eye function
  • Boosts: The formulation is designed to provide two times better absorption of key nutrients

The company said development of PreserVision AREDS3 was informed by more than two decades of scientific research examining the relationship between B vitamins and AMD. Evidence summarized in a recently published narrative review in Ophthalmology and Therapy evaluated findings from more than 20 human studies involving nearly 30,000 participants, including randomized clinical trials such as the Women’s Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study. Researchers reported a statistically significant association between specific B-vitamin supplementation and reduced AMD risk.

Bausch + Lomb said the growing body of evidence influenced the inclusion of B vitamins in the AREDS3 formulation and will support future research, including plans for a long-term clinical trial evaluating the product.

PreserVision AREDS3 eye vitamins are now available nationwide in the eye care aisle and online through major retailers including Amazon, Target, Walgreens and Walmart. Additional information is available at www.preservision.com.