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AREDS 2 Results

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AREDS 2 Study Results Are Positive!

Nearly seven years after the announcement of the AREDS 2 Study, we are pleased to report that positive results were announced May 5, 2013, regarding the addition of Lutein and Zeaxanthin to the original AREDS formula and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Though some headlines have reported that AREDS 2 Study results did not meet the sought after 25% AMD progression reduction, pre-defined secondary results analyses determined that the addition of zeaxanthin and lutein to the original AREDS formulation retarded AMD progression to advanced disease as outlined herein.

To clarify, the objective of the AREDS 2 study was to determine if the addition of Zeaxanthin, Lutein, and Omega 3’s to the original AREDS formula would further reduce the progression to advanced AMD vs. the original AREDS formulation. Numerous clinical studies suggest these nutrients protect vision.

Dr. Emily Chew, Deputy Clinical Director at the National Eye Institute and Deputy Director of the NEI Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications stated, “The addition of lutein and zeaxanthin to the AREDS formulation in the analysis showed a 10% decrease in the risk of progression to advanced AMD.”

AREDS 2 study results – Reduction in Progression to Advanced AMD

AREDS formula and lutein + zeaxanthin vs. AREDS with beta-carotene:

18% reduction in the progression to advanced AMD
22% reduction in the risk of progression to neovascular AMD

AREDS formula and lutein + zeaxanthin vs. AREDS formula with no lutein + zeaxanthin:

10% additional reduction in the risk of progression to advanced AMD
11% reduction in the risk of progression to neovascular AMD
26% reduction to advanced AMD in the lowest quintile – the group with the lowest dietary intake of Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which is more representative of the general population

Cataract Outcomes:

Results published in JAMA Ophthalmology evaluated the effects of lutein + zeaxanthin on progression to cataract surgery, development of any cataract, or development of severe cataract. The results showed that in subjects in the lowest quintile of dietary lutein and zeaxanthin:

30% reduction in the development of any cataract
36% reduction in the development of severe cataract

Dr. Chew also said, “When we looked at just those participants in the study who took an AREDS formulation with lutein and zeaxanthin but no beta-carotene, their risk of developing advanced AMD over the five years of the study was reduced by about 18 percent, compared with participants who took an AREDS formulation with beta-carotene but no lutein or zeaxanthin. Further analysis showed that participants with low dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin at the start of the study, but who took an AREDS formulation with lutein and zeaxanthin during the study, were about 25 percent less likely to develop advanced AMD compared with participants with similar dietary intake who did not take lutein and zeaxanthin.”

Omega-3 Outcomes:

While Omega-3s did not show benefits in reducing the progression to advanced AMD, numerous studies have confirmed that DHA is a major component of the retina, and is beneficial to eye health and other organ systems.

About AREDS 2

As previously mentioned, the AREDS 2 study was conducted to determine if the addition of Zeaxanthin, Lutein, and Omega 3’s would further reduce the progression to advanced AMD vs. the original AREDS supplement formulation.

The AREDS 2 protocol was designed to study the possibility of slowing disease progression to advanced AMD. According to the NEI, the types of patients in the AREDS 2 study had, “…bilateral large drusen (≥ _125 microns) or large drusen in one eye and advanced AMD in the fellow eye. Additionally, a study eye without advanced AMD may have definite geographic atrophy not involving the center of the macula without evidence of drusen.”

The original AREDS study results were released in 2001, and revealed that high-dose antioxidant vitamins and minerals including Vitamins C and E, Beta-Carotene, Zinc, and Copper reduced the risk of progression to advanced AMD by 25 percent, and the risk of moderate vision loss by 19 percent.

ZeaVision, EyePromise, and AREDS 2

At ZeaVision, we pioneered the use of Zeaxanthin for eye health, introducing the first commercially available zeaxanthin-based supplement the same year the original AREDS results were published. Since that time, ZeaVision has sponsored ongoing research and developed the highest quality ocular nutraceuticals to fight vision loss and preserve healthy vision. We are delighted that the AREDS 2 Study confirms what numerous clinical studies have reported over the years – that Zeaxanthin and Lutein are important to macular health.

How is the AREDS 2 Formula Different Than the Original AREDS Formula:

The AREDS 2 recommendation differs from the original AREDS by:

Removing Beta Carotene because of a strong link to increased risk of lung cancer in smokers
Adding:
- Lutein – 10 mg
- Zeaxanthin – 2 mg
- Same levels of :
  - Vitamin C – 500 mg
  - Vitamin E – 400 IU
  - Zinc – 80 mg (although a lower dose of 25mg’s demonstrated similar results)
  - Copper – 2 mg

Some lesser-known facts about the AREDS 2 protocol:

Study participants were allowed to take a multi-vitamin and asked to standardize to the same formulation. It is well documented that multi-vitamins contain many ingredients that are beneficial to ocular health as well as overall health. Dr. Emily Chew confirmed that 90% of AREDS 2 participants took a Centrum multi-vitamin daily.

What About EyePromise Restore?

Since 2010, EyePromise Restore has contained AREDS 2 ingredients along with additional ingredients such as Vitamin D, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Mixed Tocopherols. It is estimated that approximately 70% of the US population is deficient in Vitamin D and a recent clinical study suggests it may lower AMD risk. Finally, scientific research supports the beneficial properties of Alpha Lipoic Acid and Mixed Tocopherols.

It is important to underscore that EyePromise Restore is an evidence based eye vitamin designed to maintain macular health. EyePromise Restore and all zeaxanthin-based EyePromise brands are guaranteed to increase MPOD, backed by a money-back guarantee. Please visit explore.eyepromise.com/mpodguarantee for more information on the EyePromise Guaranteed to Increase MPOD! offer.

EyePromise Restore remains the preferred doctor recommended eye vitamin designed to quickly increase MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) in those wanting to protect and enhance their vision in a convenient daily dose of only 1 or 2 small softgels.

Does the AREDS 2 Study Affect MPOD?

MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) continues to be recognized as an important biomarker for macular health, particularly patients with risk factors for AMD. A large body of scientific evidence demonstrates that low MPOD is a key risk factor for AMD. We encourage all of our customers to have their MPOD measured, and if you would like to locate a doctor in your area with a QuantifEye® MPOD measurement instrument, please call Customer Support at (866) 833-2800, or via email at support@eyepromise.com.

Please join us in celebrating the exciting news around the AREDS 2 study results and the opportunity to fight vision loss and preserve healthy vision!

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Baby boomers and AREDS 2

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As the population continues to age at an unprecedented rate, the concern about age-related eye disease comes more into focus.

According to the US Census Bureau, the population of adults over age 65 is expected to double by 2025, and the American Optometric Association (AOA) reports that the incidence of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is expected to triple during the same time period.

In 2010, more than 10 million people were affected by AMD, and looking even further into the future, that number is expected to jump 150 percent by 2050, based on the National Eye Institute’s (NEI) Projections for AMD.

The leading cause of severe vision loss in people over age 50, AMD damages the macula (center of the retina) and as the disease progresses, it blurs one’s central vision. AMD presents in two forms, wet and dry. Dry AMD is more common, and occurs when the visual cells in the macula slowly break down. Dry AMD that goes untreated can progress to wet AMD-caused by the abnormal growth of blood vessels under the macula. Wet AMD-is considered advanced AMD and-can lead to rapid loss of central vision,-which is-typically more severe than the dry form.

The NEI recently released the results of AREDS 2 (Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2), a five-year, 4,203 patient study of people between 50 and 85 years of age with intermediate AMD in both eyes, or advanced AMD in one eye.

The objective of the AREDS 2 Study was to determine if the addition of Zeaxanthin, Lutein, and Omega 3′s to the original AREDS formula would further reduce the progression to advanced AMD. Numerous clinical studies suggest these nutrients protect vision.

By adding Zeaxanthin (zee-uh-zan-thin) and Lutein to the original AREDS nutrients, study results demonstrated that the progression to advanced AMD was reduced by 9 percent when compared with no lutein and zeaxanthin, and an 18 percent reduction in progression to advanced AMD in subjects who received the AREDS supplement with lutein and zeaxanthin versus the original AREDS supplement with beta carotene.

Another important take-away from the AREDS 2 Study, which applies to most Americans, was a 26 percent reduction in progression to advanced AMD for subjects with the lowest dietary intake of-lutein and zeaxanthin. In the US, dietary intake of–lutein and zeaxanthin is typically less than 1 mg per day – well below the 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin in the AREDS 2 Study.

A superior photo-protector and antioxidant, Zeaxanthin protects the cones in the eye which are responsible for our central vision. Lutein, the other predominant macular pigment, protects the rods in the eye, which are responsible for our peripheral vision. Both of these macular pigments act like internal sunglasses to protect and enhance vision.

The AREDS 2 Study also included supplementation of the Omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. While Omega-3s did not prove beneficial in slowing the progression to advanced AMD, DHA is a major component of the retina, and both EPA and DHA have been identified as important compounds to support eye health, heart health, and other organ systems.

Finally, in the original AREDS study, approximately two thirds of the subjects also took a multi-vitamin daily, and 90 percent of subjects in the AREDS 2 Study consumed a multi-vitamin. Multi-vitamins contain other essential ingredients that benefit eye and overall health.

The AREDS 2 Study demonstrates that AMD progression can be slowed through eye vitamin consumption, and many other clinical studies confirm that healthy macular pigment density protects and enhances vision. Eye vitamin brands like EyePromise feature optimal levels of these protective macular pigments along with other natural nutrients essential for ocular health.

Consult your Eye Care Professional about age-related eye disease and the importance of the new AREDS 2 Study.

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Driving Vision

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Baby boomers and driving vision – maintaining safety and independence

Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are aging differently than any generation in U.S. history. Today, older Americans remain more active later in life, working longer and engaging in hobbies and recreational activities.

It is estimated that by 2030, nearly one in five adults will be 65 and older. In 2050, this group is projected to reach 88 million – more than double the 40 million in 2010. This will lead to a significant increase in older adults driving vehicles for both necessity and pleasure. Unfortunately vision, cognitive skills and motor functions decline as we age.

As many as 5,288 people age 65 and older were killed and 187,000 were injured in traffic accidents, according to 2009 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That group accounted for 16 percent of all traffic deaths and 8 percent of the injured, but accounted for only 13-percent of the population. As the 65 and over demographic increases to 20 percent of the population in 2030, the number of accidents and fatalities among this group is expected to increase.

Most states have minimum vision requirements to possess a driver’s license. A 2006 Vision Council report indicates that the 10 states with the highest rate of fatal crashes include four that require no vision screening for license renewal and four that only require vision screenings at intervals of eight or more years. The Vision Council also reported that only 20 states require more frequent vision screenings for older drivers.

Importantly, there are proactive measures seniors can take to preserve and enhance their vision. Many clinical research studies have demonstrated that older drivers can improve their vision by eating foods rich in the nutrients zeaxanthin (zee-uh-zan-thin) and lutein or taking eye vitamins containing these nutrients. These nutrients create a protective film in the back of the eye known as, “macular pigment” to protect and improve vision. These nutrients have been scientifically proven to enhance driving vision and driver confidence. -Your eye care professional and the American Optometric Association website are excellent sources of information regarding nutrition and eye health.

Glare is a common complaint among older drivers, particularly at night. When a driver is “blinded” by an oncoming car’s lights, they are literally “driving blind” for a period of time until vision recovers.- Imagine driving at 60 mph with your eyes closed for five seconds. You would travel 440 feet during that five second period – the equivalent of one and a half football fields. Studies have demonstrated that recovery time from bright light-induced glare can be reduced by as much as five seconds by increasing macular pigment density through zeaxanthin and lutein supplementation.

Dense or thick MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) can reduce uncomfortable and dangerous glare caused by oncoming headlights, street lights, and traffic lights; enhance contrast sensitivity to help drivers see pedestrians, vehicles, and other objects; and help diminish discomfort or sensitivity to bright sunlight. -

While lutein is commonly available in the average diet from dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli, dietary zeaxanthin is scarce in the average U.S. daily diet. Corn, orange peppers, brightly colored fruits and vegetables, and eggs contain low quantities of zeaxanthin, which means one would have to eat approximately 20 ears of corn to obtain the daily recommended amount of dietary zeaxanthin associated with healthy macular pigment.

Eye vitamins like EyePromise are doctor recommended, proven and guaranteed to increase macular pigment. The dietary zeaxanthin contained in EyePromise eye vitamin formulas is derived from unique orange paprika peppers, a natural botanical source rich in this important nutrient.

Many Optometrists and Ophthalmologists offer MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) measurement through a simple, fast, and inexpensive exam. Contact your eye care professional about having your macular pigment measured, and increasing your MPOD if needed.

Driving safety is important at any age, but as our population ages at an unprecedented pace, proactively taking care of your vision is vital to safety and independence.

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EyePromise on The Edge!

EyePromise — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:34:24 +0000

Show features visual EDGE!

EyePromise vizual EDGE has been selected by NFL great Terry Bradshaw to be featured on The Edge as part of the show’s Extreme Innovations series. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and on-air celebrity explores the advancement of visual performance in sport, and how EyePromise vizual EDGE is revolutionizing the sports performance world. Check out the segment below!

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Terry Bradshaw’s National Sports Show The EDGE Features EyePromise Eye Vitamins

Segment educates viewers on link between nutrition and visual, athletic performance

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – March 19, 2013 – ZeaVision, makers of the EyePromise^®brand of eye vitamins, has been selected by NFL great Terry Bradshaw to be featured on The Edge as part of the show’s Extreme Innovations series. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and on-air celebrity explores the advancement of visual performance in sport, and how EyePromise vizual EDGE is revolutionizing the sports performance world.

EyePromise vizual EDGE is the first dietary supplement clinically proven to reduce glare, reduce light sensitivity, improve contrast sensitivity and improve visual processing speed. As the eyes and brain are connected, a millisecond difference in seeing the ball for example, could affect a batter’s swing resulting in the difference between a foul ball and a base hit.

The five-minute segment on The Edge educates viewers on the link between nutrition and visual performance, highlighting the importance of dietary zeaxanthin (zee-uh-zan-thin), a key pigment found in the part of the eye – your macular pigment – that acts like internal sunglasses to protect and enhance vision. Regular sunglasses can shield the front of the eye from the sun and UV light but building your internal sunglasses is the body’s way of naturally protecting the back of the eye from harmful blue light.

Dr. Dennis Gierhart, CEO and Chief Science Officer at ZeaVision, said “With more than 20 years of researching zeaxanthin and its effects on eye health, we are very excited about the new science that demonstrates improvements in visual processing speed, glare reduction, contrast sensitivity, and cognition. We have had countless testimonials from patients over the years, but the latest research proves that zeaxanthin positively affects visual performance.”

ZeaVision pioneered eye health beginning in 2001, and more than 35 million doctor recommended doses of EyePromise have been consumed to date. EyePromise products are research validated, made in the USA from the highest quality ingredients, have an unconditional 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and contain the highest levels of natural, dietary Zeaxanthin, derived from a proprietary type of paprika pepper. Manufactured to strict guidelines including the FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), EyePromise is the only brand of eye supplements to attain the prestigious NSF Certified for Sport designation to ensure quality, integrity, and safety for ingestion by professional athletes in the NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA, LPGA, and other professional sports organizations.

About ZeaVision and EyePromise

EyePromise is the leading doctor recommended brand of eye vitamins to increase MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) to: mitigate a key risk factor (low macular pigment) for Macular Degeneration; improve visual performance; and protect vision from harmful blue light. EyePromise eye vitamins are available through leading Eye Care Professionals, Amazon.com, and the company’s website, eyepromise.com. ZeaVision’s QuantifEye^® MPOD measurement instrument has successfully measured more than 3 million eyes making it the most ubiquitous and reliable instrument for measuring macular pigment optical density. The company encourages all patients, athletes, and Eye Care Professionals to visit explore.eyepromise.com/mpodguarantee to learn more. For more information, please visit www.eyepromise.com, email support@eyepromise.com, or call 866-833-2800.

About The Edge with Terry Bradshaw

The Edge program airs in approximately 90 million households nationwide between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST each day, nationally on networks like Versus, ESPN2 and Fox Sports Net. Segments are shot on location around the world and produced at USMT’s 22,500 square foot studios and corporate headquarters in Coral Springs, Florida. The Edge uncovers, researches and presents interesting stories of people at the cutting edge of the competition to survive, thrive and excel. Whether its “David versus Goliath” stories of the “little enterprise that could” … or news of individuals who have beaten insurmountable odds and rallied to achieve their own personal best … The Edge focuses on the pinnacle of human endeavors — what drives us to surpass expectations and find new heights to conquer.

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EyePromise Makes Bold Guarantee During AMD Awareness Month

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – February 19, 2013 – ZeaVision, LLC announced today that its EyePromise^®brand of eye vitamins is the first and only eye vitamin guaranteed to increase MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density).

A leading brand of doctor recommended eye vitamins, EyePromise eye vitamins contain the highest levels of all natural, dietary zeaxanthin (zee-uh-zan-thin) – a key protective pigment in the back of the eye. Macular pigment optical density, or MPOD is increased through nutrition, including dietary supplements like EyePromise, which are the only eye vitamins guaranteed to increase MPOD after 6 months or your money back.

Terry Sullivan, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at ZeaVision, said “The ‘EyePromise Guaranteed to Increase MPOD!’ offer is really a statement, commitment, and movement – especially during AMD Awareness Month. Most people are unaware of the importance of nutrition in macular health…or that healthy MPOD helps mitigate a key risk factor for macular degeneration; protects the visual cells from harmful blue light; and addresses visual performance challenges including driving vision, sensitivity to bright light, and glare. We hope this raises patient awareness while continuing to provide the community a proven, science-based nutraceutical that is guaranteed to work.”

As the company that pioneered Zeaxanthin for eye health use beginning in 2001, more than 35 million doctor recommended doses of EyePromise have been consumed, and ZeaVision’s QuantifEye^® MPOD instruments have measured more than 3 million eyes making it the most ubiquitous and reliable instrument for measuring MPOD. EyePromise invites patients, consumers, and Eye Care Professionals to visit explore.eyepromise.com/mpodguarantee to learn more.

EyePromise eye vitamins are scientifically validated, made in the USA from the highest quality, natural ingredients, carry an unconditional 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee, and contain the highest levels of all natural, dietary Zeaxanthin derived from a proprietary type of paprika pepper. EyePromise products are manufactured to strict guidelines including the FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and are also NSF Certified to ensure quality, integrity, and safety.

The EyePromise brand family includes the flagship EyePromise Restore, a comprehensive ocular formula including 8 mg of dietary Zeaxanthin as well as AREDS and AREDS II ingredients; EyePromise Zeaxanthin + Lutein, a macular pigment formula with 10 mg each of all natural dietary Zeaxanthin and Lutein; EyePromise Zeaxanthin, a 10 mg zeaxanthin-only formula; EyePromise vizual EDGE, a visual performance formula including 26 mg of dietary Zeaxanthin; and EyePromise EZ Tears, a natural dry eye formula with 8 anti-inflammatory ingredients for unprecedented fast relief of dry eye symptoms.

EyePromise eye vitamins are recommended by Eye Care Professionals throughout the US, and taken by thousands of patients every day to manage low macular pigment – a key risk factor for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD); improve visual performance by building healthier macular pigment; and help relieve the effects of dry eye from contact lens wear and other causes. EyePromise eye vitamins are available through leading Eye Care Professionals, Amazon.com, and the company’s website, eyepromise.com.

About ZeaVision

ZeaVision is passionate about preserving healthy vision and fighting vision loss. The company develops nutraceutical and technology products for EyeCare Professionals, patients, and consumers. ZeaVision scientists have conducted more than 20 years of research and development in nutrition and eye health, and hold patents on Zeaxanthin, a natural antioxidant and photo-protectant. For more information on the EyePromise^® brand of eye vitamins, visit www.eyepromise.com. The company also offers a state-of-the-art measurement device as part of its Eye-Q Intelligent AMD Risk Management Program^®. The QuantifEye^® instrument measures macular pigment optical density and allows EyeCare Professionals to measure, manage, monitor, and maintain healthy macular pigment levels to address an important AMD risk factor. For more information, please visit www.eyepromise.com, email support@eyepromise.com, or call 866-833-2800.

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