Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Soft Gels are based on the AREDS formula an antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplement proven clinically effective in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). AREDS was a 10-year independent study conducted by the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Soft Gels are based on the AREDS formula - a high potency anti-oxidant supplement with select vitamins and minerals at levels that are well above those found in ordinary multivitamins and generally cannot be attained through diet alone. Now in convenient to take 2 per day Soft Gels. This eye vitamin and mineral supplement was tested and clinically proven in the 2001 Age Related Eye Disease study to reduce the risk of progression in those with moderate-to-advanced Age Related Macular Degeneration by 25%. PreserVision is the #1 doctor recommended eye vitamin to help reduce the risk of progression of moderate to advanced Age-related Macular Degeneration and uses beta-carotene. Bausch + Lomb carries a full line of ocular supplements with vitamins minerals & nutrients that promote eye health including Ocuvite eye vitamins for general eye health & PreserVision for age-related eye health concerns. In 1853 John Jacob Bausch opened an optical goods store in Rochester New York. Since then Bausch + Lomb has continued to focus on innovation and quality in eye care products from contact lenses to lubricant eye drops. Eye health is more than good vision and at Bausch + Lomb we re focused on all aspects of healthy eyes. Try our eye health vitamins and supplements if you ve used other supplements based on the AREDS or AREDS2 study.