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product_id: 29260438
title: "AREDS 2 Classic Macular Health Formula Softgels, Eye Health Vitamin to Support Macular Health, Lower Zinc, Eye Vitamins, Macular Vitamins, Beta-Carotene Free, 180 Softgels"
brand: "viteyes"
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# Beta-carotene free, smoker-safe 180 softgels for 3 months supply Clinically validated AREDS 2 formula AREDS 2 Classic Macular Health Formula Softgels, Eye Health Vitamin to Support Macular Health, Lower Zinc, Eye Vitamins, Macular Vitamins, Beta-Carotene Free, 180 Softgels

**Brand:** viteyes
**Price:** $102
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 👁️‍🗨️ See the future clearly with Viteyes AREDS 2 – your vision’s best ally!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AREDS 2 Classic Macular Health Formula Softgels, Eye Health Vitamin to Support Macular Health, Lower Zinc, Eye Vitamins, Macular Vitamins, Beta-Carotene Free, 180 Softgels by viteyes
- **How much does it cost?** $102 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- viteyes enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted viteyes brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Supply:** 180 softgels provide a convenient 3-month daily regimen in one bottle.
- • **Smoker-Safe Formula:** Beta-carotene free to reduce health risks for current and former smokers.
- • **Physician Recommended:** Endorsed by eye care professionals worldwide since 2002 for quality and efficacy.
- • **Optimized Nutrient Balance:** Includes Vitamin C, E, Zinc, Copper, Lutein & Zeaxanthin in precise, digestible doses.
- • **Clinically Proven Eye Support:** Formulated per National Eye Institute's AREDS 2 study for trusted macular health.

## Overview

Viteyes AREDS 2 Classic Macular Health Formula Softgels deliver a clinically validated blend of essential eye nutrients based on the National Eye Institute's AREDS 2 study. This premium supplement supports macular health with a balanced, beta-carotene free formula ideal for smokers, offering a convenient 3-month supply of 180 softgels. Trusted and recommended by eye physicians worldwide, Viteyes ensures you get the exact nutrient dosages proven to slow age-related macular degeneration progression.

## Description

Viteyes Classic AREDS 2 Softgels is based on the National Eye Institute's 2013 AREDS 2 study to help maintain eye health. Our eye health formula utilizes less Zinc than other brands making it easier for you to digest. Recommended by eye physicians worldwide. Proudly manufactured in a U.S.A cGMP certified facility using the finest ingredients from quality sources around the world.

Review: CHECK THE INGREDIENTS! It matters, ALOT, and this brand has them and in the right amounts! - Hubby was diagnosed with hereditary, wet & dry age-related macular degeneration a few yrs ago and was told to take an eye vitamin called Areds2, not the Areds, it had to be Areds2. I started out buying him PreserVersion Areds2 one of the companies that makes so many different formulas of Areds2. After he'd been on them for awhile, he told me he didn't think they were helping as much as they had at first. I had noticed that the price of the Areds2 pills could vary, sometimes by quite a bit. But, they were all labeled Areds2, and that's what he was told by the eye doc to take. Sometime later, when I was at the medical clinic, waiting for an appt, I happened to find a senior magazine with an article on AMD and the efficacy of Areds2 eye vitamins. Since then, and in addition to that, I have watched numerous videos, trudged my way through too many medical publications, and spoken to the opthamologist my mother sees. We've learned alot about why there is a difference in price, the truth about the efficacy of these Areds2 pills, and the likely reason hubby came to feel that they weren't working as well as they had before. HERE IS WHAT WE'VE LEARNED (IMPORTANT!) ^^First of all, we were told right away that there is no cure for Age Related Macular Degeneration, that WET AMD is worse than DRY, with worse prognosis. Treatment is not a cure, it is aimed at slowing progression of the disease and preserving vision for as long as possible. ^^While this combination of vitamins, herbs and minerals has had positive results in slowing progression of AMD, the doctors referenced made a point of warning that THESE PILLS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN BY ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE AMD and who has not been directed to take them by an opthamologist. Reason #1 - The pills have shown NO effectiveness as a PREVENTATIVE against getting AMD. In addition, the possible adverse health effects of taking this combination of vitamins , herbs and minerals beyond 10 years, has NOT been studied and is NOT known. MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION: **A hugely important fact we learned but weren't told by hubby's initial prescribing doctor: If you're taking Areds2 as part of treatment for Age Related Macular Degeneration, and the pills do not contain THE INGREDIENTS LISTED BELOW in THE AMOUNTS LISTED BELOW you are wasting your money! This is the formula that's had positive results. ^^Of those doctors who addressed reasons that some companies make many different formulas of Areds2, all believed it was profit-driven. If the company uses less ingredients or lesser amounts of an ingredient, it costs less to make the pills. If they label it "Areds2", the uninformed public will pay the cost and likely never realize they didn't get the right pills. ^^This "VITEYES" brand has the EXACT ingredients in the EXACT amounts required, and at the LOWEST price I was able to find. I'm back for the fourth bottle of this brand, and DONE with PreserVision! ^^Instructions on the bottle state 2 pills per day, meaning that, together, two pills contain the amount of ingredients listed on the bottle as the daily dosage. ALWAYS READ THE BOTTLE FOR DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS, never assume the dosage will be the same as it was for the last bottle. ^^And finally, I AM NOT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL! ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING A MEDICATION OR CHANGING THE DOSAGE OF A MEDICATION. I AM NOT ADVISING ANYONE TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION, I AM SHARING WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED IN HOPE THAT IT MAY BE HELPFUL TO SOMEONE ELSE WHEN SPEAKING TO THEIR OWN DOCTOR, AND SAVING THEM TIME I'VE ALREADY SPENT RESEARCHING THIS DRUG. MY HUSBAND WAS INSTRUCTED BY AN OPTHAMOLOGIST TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION AS PART OF HIS TREATMENT PLAN TO SLOW PROGRESSION OF AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION. HE REMAINS UNDER THE CARE OF AN OPTHAMOLOGIST. ^^The last two of ingredients listed are not commonly seen but are vitally important for efficacy, and ALL of the Vitamins, Herbs and Minerals that are listed must be taken in the quantities shown. ^^INGREDIENTS, DAILY DOSAGES, and AMOUNTS CONTAINED IN "Viteyes Areds2" pills: Vitamin C - 500 mg per day Vitamin E - 182 mg per day (or 400 IU per day) Zinc - 25 mg per day Copper - 1.2 mg per day (that says 1 point 2 mg; it's hard to see the period) LUTEIN - 10 mg per day (This ingredient is vital for treatment of AMD) ZEAXANTHIN - 2 mg per day (This ingredient must be included in order for the Lutein to work) ( Beta-carotene was an ingredient in the original AREDS formula but has been removed from Areds2 due to instances of lung cancer in smokers. It is NOT recommended that current or former smokers take the original Areds formula containing beta-carotene.) My husband also takes three B Vitamin supplements along with the Areds2, as instructed by his doctor B-6: 1.3 to 1.7 mg per day B-12: 2.4 mcg per day - Ask your doctor, B12 is sometime prescribed in higher doses since the body doesn't easily absorb it (Note the B-12 is dosed here in mcg units, not mg) B-9 (FOLIC ACID): 400 mcg per day (Note the Folic Acid is dosed here in mcg units, not mg)
Review: A good product supplement to protect your eyes - I really like this eye vitamin supplement. It is a AREDS2 protocol and I have had very good luck with it. It’s a quality product and the price is very reasonable.

## Features

- EYE HEALTH SUPPLEMENT - Help maintain eye health with AREDS 2 softgels; Viteyes AREDS 2 formula contains key AREDS 2 eye nutrients for macular support.
- AREDS 2 BASED SUPPLEMENT - Formulated based on the National Eye Institute's AREDS 2 study. Viteyes eye health supplements are recommended by eye physicians worldwide.
- HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS - Premium supplement formulated with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Copper, Lutein and Zeaxanthin; Low in zinc and copper for an easy to swallow and digest.
- SINGLE DAILY DOSE - Take two softgels of Viteyes AREDS 2 per day in a single intake for optimum macular support; Each bottle contains 180 softgels for a full month of daily dosage support.
- RECOMMENDED BY EYE PHYSICIANS WORLDWIDE: Since 2002, Viteyes has made it our mission to help people support their sight by providing highest quality supplements for maintaining proper eye health.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B01B3EXBXE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,079 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #705 in Blended Vitamin & Mineral Supplements |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (651) |
| Date First Available  | February 1, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 882966001570 |
| Manufacturer  | Vitamin Health Inc. |
| Product Dimensions  | 2.87 x 2.87 x 5.19 inches; 7.2 ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Viteyes
- **Diet Type:** Gluten Free
- **Flavor:** Unflavored
- **Item Form:** Softgel
- **Item Weight:** 0.45 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.87 x 2.87 x 5.19 inches
- **Primary Supplement Type:** Zinc
- **Product Benefits:** Eye Health Support
- **Special Ingredients:** Vitamin C 500 mg, Vitamin E 182 mg, Zinc 25 mg, Copper 1.2 mg, Lutein 10 mg, Zeaxanthin 2 mg
- **Unit Count:** 180 Count

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CHECK THE INGREDIENTS! It matters, ALOT, and this brand has them and in the right amounts!
*by K***N on May 3, 2022*

Hubby was diagnosed with hereditary, wet & dry age-related macular degeneration a few yrs ago and was told to take an eye vitamin called Areds2, not the Areds, it had to be Areds2. I started out buying him PreserVersion Areds2 one of the companies that makes so many different formulas of Areds2. After he'd been on them for awhile, he told me he didn't think they were helping as much as they had at first. I had noticed that the price of the Areds2 pills could vary, sometimes by quite a bit. But, they were all labeled Areds2, and that's what he was told by the eye doc to take. Sometime later, when I was at the medical clinic, waiting for an appt, I happened to find a senior magazine with an article on AMD and the efficacy of Areds2 eye vitamins. Since then, and in addition to that, I have watched numerous videos, trudged my way through too many medical publications, and spoken to the opthamologist my mother sees. We've learned alot about why there is a difference in price, the truth about the efficacy of these Areds2 pills, and the likely reason hubby came to feel that they weren't working as well as they had before. HERE IS WHAT WE'VE LEARNED (IMPORTANT!) ^^First of all, we were told right away that there is no cure for Age Related Macular Degeneration, that WET AMD is worse than DRY, with worse prognosis. Treatment is not a cure, it is aimed at slowing progression of the disease and preserving vision for as long as possible. ^^While this combination of vitamins, herbs and minerals has had positive results in slowing progression of AMD, the doctors referenced made a point of warning that THESE PILLS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN BY ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE AMD and who has not been directed to take them by an opthamologist. Reason #1 - The pills have shown NO effectiveness as a PREVENTATIVE against getting AMD. In addition, the possible adverse health effects of taking this combination of vitamins , herbs and minerals beyond 10 years, has NOT been studied and is NOT known. MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION: **A hugely important fact we learned but weren't told by hubby's initial prescribing doctor: If you're taking Areds2 as part of treatment for Age Related Macular Degeneration, and the pills do not contain THE INGREDIENTS LISTED BELOW in THE AMOUNTS LISTED BELOW you are wasting your money! This is the formula that's had positive results. ^^Of those doctors who addressed reasons that some companies make many different formulas of Areds2, all believed it was profit-driven. If the company uses less ingredients or lesser amounts of an ingredient, it costs less to make the pills. If they label it "Areds2", the uninformed public will pay the cost and likely never realize they didn't get the right pills. ^^This "VITEYES" brand has the EXACT ingredients in the EXACT amounts required, and at the LOWEST price I was able to find. I'm back for the fourth bottle of this brand, and DONE with PreserVision! ^^Instructions on the bottle state 2 pills per day, meaning that, together, two pills contain the amount of ingredients listed on the bottle as the daily dosage. ALWAYS READ THE BOTTLE FOR DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS, never assume the dosage will be the same as it was for the last bottle. ^^And finally, I AM NOT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL! ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING A MEDICATION OR CHANGING THE DOSAGE OF A MEDICATION. I AM NOT ADVISING ANYONE TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION, I AM SHARING WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED IN HOPE THAT IT MAY BE HELPFUL TO SOMEONE ELSE WHEN SPEAKING TO THEIR OWN DOCTOR, AND SAVING THEM TIME I'VE ALREADY SPENT RESEARCHING THIS DRUG. MY HUSBAND WAS INSTRUCTED BY AN OPTHAMOLOGIST TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION AS PART OF HIS TREATMENT PLAN TO SLOW PROGRESSION OF AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION. HE REMAINS UNDER THE CARE OF AN OPTHAMOLOGIST. ^^The last two of ingredients listed are not commonly seen but are vitally important for efficacy, and ALL of the Vitamins, Herbs and Minerals that are listed must be taken in the quantities shown. ^^INGREDIENTS, DAILY DOSAGES, and AMOUNTS CONTAINED IN "Viteyes Areds2" pills: Vitamin C - 500 mg per day Vitamin E - 182 mg per day (or 400 IU per day) Zinc - 25 mg per day Copper - 1.2 mg per day (that says 1 point 2 mg; it's hard to see the period) LUTEIN - 10 mg per day (This ingredient is vital for treatment of AMD) ZEAXANTHIN - 2 mg per day (This ingredient must be included in order for the Lutein to work) ( Beta-carotene was an ingredient in the original AREDS formula but has been removed from Areds2 due to instances of lung cancer in smokers. It is NOT recommended that current or former smokers take the original Areds formula containing beta-carotene.) My husband also takes three B Vitamin supplements along with the Areds2, as instructed by his doctor B-6: 1.3 to 1.7 mg per day B-12: 2.4 mcg per day - Ask your doctor, B12 is sometime prescribed in higher doses since the body doesn't easily absorb it (Note the B-12 is dosed here in mcg units, not mg) B-9 (FOLIC ACID): 400 mcg per day (Note the Folic Acid is dosed here in mcg units, not mg)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good product supplement to protect your eyes
*by A***R on November 5, 2025*

I really like this eye vitamin supplement. It is a AREDS2 protocol and I have had very good luck with it. It’s a quality product and the price is very reasonable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compare prices on eye vitamins
*by T***X on January 21, 2026*

Seem to work as well as PV2, and less expensive. Highly recommend!

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