Eye supplements for ocular health - Cataracts
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Eye supplements for ocular health
Indication :
Cataracts
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Keywords :
Ocular vitamins, eye supplements, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene
Brand Names Include :
ICaps, Ocuvite, Preservision, Vitalux, Viteyes, Retenere, Visionace, Vivioptal, Macushield
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Other Drugs
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Committee Recommendations (1)
The committee reviewed the limited data to support the use of these supplements, particularly antioxidants and zinc for ocular health. Evidence from the Age Related Eye Disease Study (ARED) study was discussed and noted that there is no evidence from Randomised Controlled Trials to support the use of nutritional supplements in pts who do not have AMD / early disease. The AREDs study does show slow in progression in pts with intermediate or advanced AMD. The products used in this trial contain significantly higher than recommended dietary intake and their long term safety (beyond 6 years) is unknown. These supplements are not on the formulary at any of our Actute Trusts and it was agreed that they should not be routinely prescribed