BAUSCH + LOMB INTRODUCES PRESERVISION® AREDS 2 FORMULA MINIGEL EYE
VITAMINS
The Only Vitamins that Contain the Exact Nutrient Formula Recommended by the
National Eye Institute Now Available in a Smaller-Sized Pill
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 21, 2019 – Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, today announced the U.S.
launch of PreserVision® AREDS 2 Formula minigel eye vitamins. The new minigels will replace the currently offered
PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula soft gels, offering patients an easier-to-swallow option as compared to the original
AREDS 2 soft gels. PreserVision® AREDS 2 Formula minigel eye vitamins contain the exact nutrient formula recommended
by the National Eye Institute (NEI) for people with moderate to advanced Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
following the landmark AREDS2 clinical study.
“AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans age 50 and older. For my patients who are diagnosed with
moderate to advanced AMD, I typically recommend a plan that includes regular exercise, a healthy diet, and
PreserVision – a supplement that contains nutrients recommended by the National Eye Institute to help reduce
the risk of AMD progression in these patients,” said Rishi Singh, M.D., Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic.
“I am pleased to recommend the new PreserVision AREDS 2 minigels to my patients who have inquired about
options that could be easier for them to swallow.”1
It is estimated that as many as 16 million people in the United States have AMD. In its early stages, AMD may not
present any symptoms, therefore patients may not think to consult with their eye care professional—leaving
opportunity for the condition to advance. Left untreated, AMD has the potential to lead to severe vision loss or
blindness.
“We are dedicated to providing eye care professionals and their patients with products that help address their needs,”
said Chris Marschall, vice president and general manager, U.S. Consumer Health Care, Bausch + Lomb. “The PreserVision
AREDS 2 Formula minigel eye vitamins will provide patients with a new easier-to-swallow1 option that they can incorporate
as part of their doctor-recommended plan.”
PreserVision AREDS 2 minigel eye vitamins are available at major retailers nationwide in the vitamin aisle and have a
suggested retail price of $32.99 (120-count bottle).
For more information on PreserVision eye vitamins, visit www.preservision.com.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bausch Health Companies Inc., is a leading global eye health organization
that is solely focused on helping people see. Its core businesses include over-the-counter products, dietary supplements,
eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments.
Bausch + Lomb develops, manufactures and markets one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry,
which is available in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.bausch.com.
References
1. Compared to original PreserVision® AREDS 2 soft gels
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PreserVision is a trademark of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its
affiliates.
AREDS2 is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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