RESEARCH HAS SHOWN that nutraceuticals or supplements can increase macular pigment optical density and help alleviate headaches and eye fatigue. Based on doctor feedback and increased consumer concerns around vision symptoms from device usage, EyePromise developed Screen Shield Teen, an all-natural zeaxanthin fruit-punch flavored chewable vitamin for children ages 4 and up. As with other ocular supplements, it is meant to be taken in conjunction with a daily multi-vitamin. Most nutraceuticals are sold online or over-the-counter but more and more patients are asking for specific recommendations from their optometrist.
Nordic Naturals Eye Health
ProOmega 2000 eye moisture formula.
(800) 662-2544 nordicnaturalspro.com
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Lipotriad Eye Vitamins
Lipotriad Visionary.
(888) 393-5476, lipotriadvitamins.com
Natural Ophthalmics
Total Ocular Function Spray.
(877) 220-9710, natoph.com
Bausch + Lomb
PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula minigel eye vitamins.
(800) 828-9030, bausch.com
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EyePromise
All-natural vitamin line that includes Screen Shield Pro and Screen Shield Teen.
(866) 833-2800, eyepromise.com
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Dr. Rishi Singh, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland, Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Data overwhelmingly support nutraceuticals for patients with Category 3 age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and category four AMD in one eye. Patients should take vitamins to reduce their conversion to AMD because studies show they can result in a 35-40% reduction over a five-year period which is significant. It’s not hard to persuade patients to buy these because they are on sale everywhere, at stores like Costco and Walmart. We direct them to the right type of vitamin for their eyes and I usually recommend Bausch + Lomb’s Preservision Areds eye vitamin in addition to a senior multivitamin. I suggest they connect with their pharmacist to get the right components for them based on cost and availability.
Dr. Louise Sclafani, Solo Eyecare and Gallery, Chicago and Illinois College of Optometry
Studies have shown that over-the-counter nutraceuticals that contain lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce symptoms like fatigue, contrast sensitivity and glare disability. They can improve visual temporal processing and help build up macular pigments to improve memory and verbal fluency. Since we don’t sell these vitamins in the practice, we recommend patients purchase them online. I suggest they buy the EyePromise family of products. They sell vitamins for geriatrics, sports vision, dry eye and screen time. We don’t yet know the damage of all this screen time on young eyes as many kids suffer from eyestrain, headaches and sleeping problems. I recommend EyePromise’s Screen Shield Teen.