Key takeaways:

• PreserVision AREDS3 has B vitamins to promote “healthy cellular eye function.”
• NEI is preparing a follow-up to AREDS2 to evaluate a supplement including B vitamins.

B vitamins are included in PreserVision AREDS3, Bausch + Lomb’s latest oral supplement aimed at slowing the progression of moderate to advanced age-related macular degeneration.

The supplement adds eight B vitamins to the existing PreserVision AREDS2 nutrient supplement. The vitamins are intended to “promote healthy cellular eye function,” according to a press release from Bausch + Lomb.

“Incorporating B vitamins earlier in the management plan reflects a more complete approach to retinal health.” Julie Poteet, OD, MS,CNS, FOWNS

The launch of PreserVision AREDS3 comes as the National Eye Institute is laying the groundwork for a follow-up to its Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2, the landmark nutrient study on which Bausch + Lomb’s previous supplement was based. B vitamins and other nutritional factors will be included in the supplement tested in the new trial.

PreserVision AREDS3 contains eight B vitamins: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin B6, biotin (B7), folate (B9), and vitamin B12.

Read more: https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20260526/preservision-areds3-with-b-vitamins-now-available?utm_source=selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260602PCON&utm_content=20260602PCON

Source: OPTOMETRY NEWS