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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Treatment of Macular Degeneration

What Does Treatment of Macular Degeneration Include?

If you’re suffering from macular degeneration, chances are you’ve spent a great deal of time looking into the different treatment options available. Most of the treatments involve high-priced pharmaceutical drugs or experimental surgery. At VisiVite.com, we’re dedicated to providing you with an effective, affordable solution for treatment of macular degeneration. Here’s why VisiVite can help you get closer to a macular degeneration treatment than you might think:

AREDS Results

The ingredients in our eye vitamins have been clinically shown to slow the onset of macular degeneration by 25%. The National Eye Institute’s Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) showed that the following ingredients helped slow AMD:

400 International Units of Vitamin E
500 mg Vitamin C
80 mg Zinc
15 mg Beta-Carotene/25,000 International Units Vitamin A
2 mg Copper

We modeled the ingredients used in our eye vitamins off the results of the Age Related Eye Disease Study. Our VisiVite AREDS Formula replicates the dosage of vitamins used in AREDS. At about $18 a bottle and cheaper in bulk, you can afford quality eye supplements!

Formulas Designed For You
At VisiVite, we understand that macular degeneration formulas aren’t a “one size fits all” supplement. We carry seven different formulas customized to meet your needs. In the original Age Related Eye Disease Study, it was found that the high levels of Beta-Carotene in the AREDS supplements could increase the chance for contracting lung cancer in smokers. We developed macular degeneration vitamins for smokers by replacing the Beta-Carotene with Lutein. Take a look at our VisiVite Smokers Formula for more information. We have also developed Co-Defense Multivitamin Tablets so AMD patients taking macular degeneration supplements can get the correct amount of nutrients they normally would with a multivitamin.

A Trusted Resource
We’re not just interested in selling you macular degeneration vitamins – although they are highly effective eye vitamins designed to improve your quality of life. VisiVite’s parent company, Vitamin Science Inc., was founded in 2001 by a panel of highly qualified New York ophthalmic surgeons dedicated to providing you with the right macular degeneration treatments. Please read more about all of our Supplements for the Treatment of Macular Degeneration.