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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Home > VisiVite i-Defense Green Eye Vitamin Formula Testimonial from Doris Grey
To Everyone,
Thank you for your rapid response to my phone call about the missing check I wrote to you on November 11, 2005 in the amount of $109.30.
Your consideration means a lot to me since my only source of income is my Social Security check.
I have a story to tell you about my vision.
I started having a vision problem in my left eye in early 2004. Went to my eye doctor for an exam and new prescription for new glasses. He then referred me to the retinal eye care center for further testing. There was a small spot in my left eye in the very center of my vision – I could see through the blurry spot (everything looked fuzzy in that spot).
I should now explain that I filled out a very long and detailed questionnaire at both doctors’ offices and was totally honest about my smoking habits.
Both doctors suggested the same vitamins I should be taking. The diagnosis was macular degeneration (dry).
I could no longer read or do cross stitch and was very down and I guess really depressed.
My daughter went to her computer and started searching for information about my problem. She found your web site.
Gee – guess what! The vitamins that both doctors recommended were the wrong formula for smokers. Even though I was honest about my smoking on both questionnaires, apparently, neither doctor bothered to read them.
My daughter ordered the Visivite i–Defense Green in January 2005. Within 2 months I noticed an improvement. The spot was getting smaller. The improvement was gradual so I can’t really say when I first realized that my vision was o.k. in the left eye. I’m now back to reading and doing my favorite thing – cross stitch.
I must admit I don’t understand! I thought the vitamins only slowed down the progression of macular degeneration – not reversed it. I’m so grateful to you and all those who made it possible. Sorry about my penmanship – getting old isn’t much fun.
Exceeds the National Eye Institute's AREDS2 guidelines. Contains 15 milligrams of FlorGLO brand Lutein and 4.75 milligrams of OPTISHARP brand Zeaxanthin and other critical antioxidants. Made using high quality Natural Vitamin E.
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