An Honest Comparison
Oclaré vs PreserVision, Ocuvite & lutein blends.
We're a family-owned underdog in a category dominated by pharma giants. If you want a natural, plant-forward daily formula with full dose transparency, here's how we stack up - without the wall of text.
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Side By Side
The formulas, compared.
Daily amounts shown. PreserVision AREDS 2 and Ocuvite figures reflect publicly listed Bausch + Lomb formulations. High-dose lutein blend reflects common 20–40 mg single-ingredient products.
| Per day | Oclaré Vision Support+ | PreserVision AREDS 2 | Ocuvite Adult 50+ | High-Dose Lutein Blend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 500 mg | 500 mg | 150 mg | Often none |
| Vitamin E | 30 mg | ~268 mg (400 IU) | ~20 mg (30 IU) | Often none |
| Zinc | 80 mg | 80 mg | 9 mg | Often 9–25 mg |
| Copper | 0.9 mg | 2 mg | 1 mg | Varies |
| Lutein | 2 mg (marigold) | 10 mg | 6 mg | Often 20–40 mg |
| Lutein source | Marigold flower | FloraGLO / synthetic | Varies | Varies |
| Bilberry | 200 mg | - | - | Sometimes |
| Eyebright | 10 mg (10:1 extract) | - | - | Rarely |
| Plant botanical layer | 3 botanicals | None | None | 1–2 max |
| Every dose on label | Full disclosure | Yes | Yes | Often proprietary blend |
| Designed for | Everyday eye wellness (screens + aging) | Diagnosed AMD, with a doctor | Adults 50+ general support | Single-nutrient focus |
| Brand type | Family-owned DTC | Pharma (Bausch + Lomb) | Pharma (Bausch + Lomb) | Varies |
| Subscribe & save | 15% off, cancel anytime | Retailer-dependent | Retailer-dependent | Varies |
| 90-day guarantee | Yes | Retailer-dependent | Retailer-dependent | Varies |
| Natural · Non-GMO · USA | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies |
PreserVision® and Ocuvite® are registered trademarks of Bausch + Lomb. Figures are from publicly available supplement facts panels and may change. Always read the label on any product you buy. Oclaré is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bausch + Lomb.
The honest split
Clinical AMD formula vs everyday eye wellness.
PreserVision AREDS 2 exists for people with a diagnosed macular condition, under a doctor's care.
Vision Support+ is built for screen-heavy days, aging eyes, and anyone who wants steady daily support from a natural, plant-forward formula - without the clinical megadose profile.
Why Oclaré
How a family-owned underdog stands apart.
We're not trying to out-spend Bausch + Lomb. We're trying to out-think them - balanced formula, full transparency, and a guarantee big pharma can't copy.
Natural, plant-derived core
Marigold lutein, bilberry fruit, and eyebright herb - a botanical layer most clinical formulas skip entirely.
Research-informed dosing
500 mg vitamin C and 80 mg zinc mirror AREDS nutrient categories - paired with bilberry and eyebright for everyday use.
Built for the screen era
Designed for long screen days and end-of-day blur - not diagnosed macular disease under a doctor's care.
One product, one focus
Vision Support+ is the only thing we make. Every dose is published - no proprietary blends hiding what's inside.
FDA-registered, third-party tested
Made in the USA in an FDA-registered, GMP-compliant facility - not FDA-approved as a drug, but third-party tested every batch.
The Research
What the science says - in four cards, not four paragraphs.
Vision Support+ was not tested in these trials. We reference the nutrient categories only - not as disease treatment claims.
NIH AREDS / AREDS2
Clinical trial context
Landmark studies of vitamin C, E, zinc, copper, and lutein in people with intermediate AMD under medical care. We share key categories while adding botanicals those formulas lack.
Lutein & MPOD
Macular pigment
Marigold-sourced lutein concentrates in the macula. Research tracks meaningful macular pigment change over roughly 3–6 months of consistent daily intake.
Bilberry anthocyanins
Plant antioxidants
Deep-blue berry anthocyanins complement core vitamins and minerals - traditional eye-comfort support in a modern capsule routine.
Screen-era comfort
Modern daily use
No supplement cures eye strain overnight. Antioxidant + botanical support for consistent near work is the everyday use case our formula addresses.
Choosing Well
Which one is right for you?
Clinical formula
Choose PreserVision AREDS 2 if…
You have a diagnosed macular condition and your eye doctor recommended that specific Bausch + Lomb formula. Follow their guidance.
Our pick for daily wellness
Choose Vision Support+ if…
You want a natural, plant-forward daily formula for healthy eyes through long screen days and aging - with full dose transparency.
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Single nutrient
Choose high-dose lutein if…
You only want one isolated nutrient at 20–40 mg. You'll miss the balanced multi-nutrient approach Vision Support+ is built around.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have a diagnosed eye condition, consult your eye-care professional.
Common Questions
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PreserVision is a clinical AMD formula under medical supervision. Oclaré shares some nutrient categories (500 mg vitamin C, 80 mg zinc) but adds bilberry, eyebright, and marigold lutein for everyday wellness. It is not a substitute for a doctor-prescribed AREDS2 regimen.
Different products for different goals. Ocuvite Adult 50+ is a lower-zinc general eye multivitamin. Oclaré matches AREDS-level C and zinc, adds 200 mg bilberry and a full botanical layer, and is positioned for screen-heavy daily use - not as a clinical treatment.
Megadose lutein (20–40 mg) isolates one carotenoid. Oclaré is a balanced seven-nutrient formula where lutein works alongside bilberry anthocyanins, eyebright, vitamins C and E, and zinc with copper - each covering a different angle of daily eye nourishment.
Yes. Lutein is extracted from marigold flower (Tagetes erecta), bilberry is a fruit powder, and eyebright is a whole-herb extract. The formula is Non-GMO, made in the USA in an FDA-registered, GMP-compliant facility, with third-party testing on every batch and every dose on the label.
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Natural, plant-forward eye wellness - without the pharma markup.
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