Ocuvite PreserVision; AREDS formulation

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Introduction

Combination of:

* to prevent copper deficiency with high dose of zinc.

The combination of antioxidants & zinc found to delay the progression of age-related macular degeneration.[2][3]

Adverse effects

(potential)

Notes

Marketed by Bausch & Lomb

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Components

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 8(11):65 2001
  2. 2.0 2.1 Jampol LM. Antioxidants and zinc to prevent progression of age-related macular degeneration. JAMA. 2001 Nov 21;286(19):2466-8. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14619914
  3. 3.0 3.1 Jampol LM. Antioxidants, zinc, and age-related macular degeneration: results and recommendations. Arch Ophthalmol. 2001 Oct;119(10):1533-4. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11594957