Numerous clinical nutrition studies repeatedly place medical nutrition therapy on center stage as a strong preventative component in treating many ocular eye diseases,  including Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).  

VitalEyes Complete is a Research-Based Ocular Protection Multivitamin developed from two highly regarded studies, ARED's and Veterans LAST, and in consultation and conjunction with our Dr. Richard Luekenga, O.D.

The premier study in this group, the prestigious Age-Related Eye Disease Study (ARED's), demonstrated a 25% reduction in the development of advanced ARMD or severe visual impairment in the group taking large, combinded doses of zinc and antioxidants (including beta carotene and Vitmins C and E) over a six- year period.

 In the ARED's study, people with early signs of ARMD who took 500 mg of Vitamin C, 400 IU of Vitamin E, 15 mg of Isolated Beta Carotene , 80 Mg of Zinc and 2 mg of Copper significantly lowered their risk of ARMD progression.  

There is increasing evidence for the beneficial effects of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.  The Veterans LAST study bowed significant visual function improvements in patients with severe ARMD using 10 mg of lutein in supplemental form along with a broad spectrum formula of antioxidants and other supporting vitamins and minerals.  

To learn more about this vitamin and all vitamins in our office, call our knowledgeable staff at Valley Vision Clinic & Optical and schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Luekenga or Dr. David Graf. (435) 896-8142..

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), oxidative stress (OS), and elevated homocysteine levels can adversely affect eye health. AGE formation can contribute to microvascular damage- a threat to retinal function. The eye is a major target for reactive oxygen species caused by OS, resulting in oxidative damage. Huperhomocyseinemia (HHcy) is a risk factor for impaired ocular function, including reduced vascular endothelial function, lens opacification, and optic nerve damage.

VitalEyes ™ Plus contains a full array of vitamins and botanical extracts to combat AGE formation, OS, and HHcy and promote healthy vision.
Biologically active L-methylfolate and vitamin B-12 are essential for the metabolism of homocysteine and maintenance of normal Hcy levels.
Vitamin D-3- low serum vitamin D levels are associated with many health concerns, including ocular function.
CoQ10, Alpha Lipoic Acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, and NAC are powerful antioxidants. CoQ10 and antioxidant therapy have been shown to lower markers for OS in diabetic retinopathy.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin, pigments long associated with eye health, are also effective antioxidants that may help prevent microvascular damage.
Benfotiamine, fat-soluble thiamine, inhibits AGE formation and the accumulation of triosephosphates arising from hyperglycemia.
Enzogenol Pine Bark Extract and Grape Seed Extract are rich in proanthocyanidins that protect from OS and benefit endothelial function.
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that benefits endothelial function and may also protect visual function.
Turmeric (curcumin) has been shown to reduce OS and regulate apoptosis (adjacent cell death) of retinal pigment cells.

*Per Dr.’s Luekenga and Graf- Take vitamin morning and night (2/ day). Always take with food. One bottle will last a month and a half.