Supplements for eyes
Lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3, and what AREDS2 actually showed.
AREDS2 confirmed lutein 10 mg + zeaxanthin 2 mg + zinc 25 mg + vitamin C 500 mg + vitamin E 400 IU reduces progression of intermediate-to-advanced AMD by ~25%. Adding omega-3 enhances macular pigment optical density (LUTEGA trial). Bilberry has small recent vision trials but evidence is preliminary. Avoid: standalone beta-carotene at AREDS doses if you smoke (lung cancer signal in CARET, ATBC). Astaxanthin has small eye-fatigue trials but the AMD data is thin.
Evidence summary
The numbers on the cards are the same composite as the supplement pages: efficacy, safety, research, onset, cost, and drug-interaction ratings, from 20 to 100. The strongest records on this page are Vitamin D3 liquid drops, DHA (standalone, algal), and Algal DHA (vegan omega-3). A higher score is a stronger record in the database, not a personal recommendation.
Who should be careful
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, and anyone taking a prescription drug should talk with a clinician before using this list.
- Do not stack products from this list that sedate, thin the blood, or lower blood sugar with medicines that do the same thing.
Comparisons and topic guides
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Vitamin D3 liquid drops
75
DHA (standalone, algal)
75
Algal DHA (vegan omega-3)
73
Vitamin A (retinol, low-dose)
72
Anthocyanin concentrate (bilberry / blackcurrant)
69
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
68
Zeaxanthin (standalone)
68
Lutein (standalone)
67
Bilberry extract
66
Omega-3 DHA-dominant
64
Idebenone
62
Vitamin K2 (MK-7)
62
Hawthorn berry (Crataegus)
60
St. John's Wort
60
White willow bark (Salix alba)
59
Berberis aristata (Indian barberry)
59
Goji berry (Lycium barbarum)
58
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
58
Blackcurrant extract
58
Potassium gluconate
58
Calamari oil (high-DHA)
56
Mixed carotenoids
56
Ginkgo biloba EGb 761
56
Maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis)
Educational reference, not medical advice. Discuss any supplement change with a qualified clinician before acting on this list.