Doctor Endorsements

This combination of nutrients, found in supplements like Ocuvite and VisiVite, is now widely recommended for people with moderate or severe macular degeneration. Current or former smokers may be better off with VisiVite's Smoker's Formula, which leaves out the beta-carotene (beta-carotene supplements my increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers).

Marvin Moe Bell, M.D., M.P.H.

Physician and Author

We see approximately 120 patients per week with about 15% having or being at risk for macular degeneration. Using the AREDS as our reference we became aware of the importance of nutritional supplements in the prevention of the progression of macular degeneration. This along with various other studies on the importance of vitamins for general eye health prompted us to look for a supplement that fit the needs of our patients. Visivite showed itself to be the only company who took pains to offer the ratio of different vitamins initially determined by AREDS.

Dr. Kendal Piatt, O.D.

Optometrist

At "Island Retina" our mission statement is to provide outstanding retinal care in a warm and supportive environment. I have been practicing for more than 20 years. We love taking care of patients with retinal disease including diabetes, macular degeneration and retinal detachments. Our practice is unique in that we have a surgery center,we are involved in several national research projects as well as our own research, and we have a satelite office in Commack, NY. I do a great deal of lecturing throughout the country as part of my committment to education. We have been recommending Visivite for several years. AREDS formulation vitamins are the mainstay in the treatment of dry AMD which affects about 1.7 million Americans. We find that the VisiVite vitamins fit the needs of our patients. We can recommend different formulations based on the patients' history. The quality is unsurpassed, they are well tolerated which increases patient compliance.

Pamela Weber, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

I've been in practice for 36 years. We see many patients with Macular Degeneration and dry eyes. As a general Ophthalmologist, I see patients with varying Eye problems including cataracts and glaucoma. Based on the AREDS study, a vitamin like Visivite is the only treatment for Macular Degeneration available today.

Martin L Weinhoff, MD

Ophthalmologist

We recommend that all of our patients take the VisiVite AREDS 2 formula vitamins, due to the evidence based nature of the formula (doses are based on the NIH study of macular degeneration).

Marc Lay, OD

Optometrist

East Florida Eye Institute specializes in the treatment of Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease, and Dry Eye Disease. We recommend the use of VisiVite for all of our Macular Degeneration patients.

Ronald E. P. Frenkel, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

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Lutein and Its Value to The Eyes

All About Lutein

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Age related macular degeneration is a serious, permanent disease. It occurs as a result of a gradual weakening of cells and blood vessels in the macula and can lead to severe central vision loss. Sadly, there is no cure. However, The National Eye Institute's Age Related Eye Disease Study, or AREDS, found that taking high doses of antioxidants, lutein, and zinc work to slow the progression of age related vision loss by 25%. VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula contains large doses of the same highly effective ingredients used in the AREDS study.

The Benefits of Lutein

Lutein means "yellow" in Latin and is a carotenoid that acts as a powerful antioxidant. In the Lutein Antioxidant Supplementation Trial (LAST), it was discovered that taking a combination of lutein, vitamins, and antioxidants may slow the progression of Age Related Macular Degeneration.
Since lutein is found in very high concentration in the macula and has been shown to act as a shield to the retina and protects it from harmful light, taking macular degeneration vitamins rich in lutein may help strengthen your macula.
In a study by the U.S. Government's Veteran's Administration Hospital in Chicago, they found that taking a high concentration of lutein improved vision quality. The group that had taken vitamins and lutein showed even faster vision improvement. At VisiVite.com, we have analyzed these results and added 15 mg of lutein in our i-Defense Gold Formula so you can obtain the same astounding results. At only $29.95 a bottle, you can afford to start improving your vision today!
Unlike our competitors, we believe in offering you eye vitamins that incorporate all the latest discoveries into our research. We now have 15 mg of lutein in our macular degeneration formulas.
Lutein has only one known side effect, a slight bronzing of the skin, but is usually only seen in excessively high levels of lutein, way over the amount we have included in our formulas.
You're also getting exceptional customer service. VisiVite is dedicated to helping you improve your vision. You can email or call us at 1-800-427-7660 with any questions you may have. We're not a faceless company just interested in your money. We want to get to know you and help you win the battle against macular degeneration.

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