Scores 35/35 for dosage transparency, 23/25 for a clean formula, 21/25 for label completeness. 8 ingredients disclosed with amounts.
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Ranking
10 Best Eye Health Supplements
Eye health is one of the few supplement categories built around a large clinical trial: the AREDS2 formula of lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamins C and E, zinc and copper. Products can be compared directly against those amounts, which makes this a good category for label-reading.
We ranked lutein, zeaxanthin, bilberry and macular-support formulas sold on iHerb by label quality.
Our top picks
Scores 35/35 for dosage transparency, 23/25 for a clean formula, 21/25 for label completeness. 11 ingredients disclosed with amounts.
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Scores 35/35 for dosage transparency, 22/25 for a clean formula, 21/25 for label completeness. 7 ingredients disclosed with amounts.
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Top 10 ranked
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How we ranked them
Every product is scored 0–100 from its label data in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database: dosage transparency (35 points - are amounts stated per ingredient, or hidden in a proprietary blend?), label completeness (25), formulation cleanliness (25 - fillers, dyes, titanium dioxide and other non-active ingredients) and ingredient profile (15). The Top 10 admits only products scoring 60 or higher; among those, products with a verified retail listing are shown first so the list is one you can act on. No brand can pay to be included or moved up.
Forms and dosage
- AREDS2-style formulas
- Lutein 10 mg, zeaxanthin 2 mg, vitamin C 500 mg, vitamin E 400 IU, zinc 80 mg, copper 2 mg per day in the trial.
- Lutein and zeaxanthin alone
- Usually 10–20 mg lutein with 2–4 mg zeaxanthin.
- Bilberry and astaxanthin
- Herbal and carotenoid extracts; should state standardization or amount.
How much to take
The AREDS2 formula is the reference: lutein 10 mg, zeaxanthin 2 mg, vitamin C 500 mg, vitamin E 400 IU, zinc 80 mg and copper 2 mg per day. That zinc dose is above the general upper limit of 40 mg and was used under study conditions.
Who it's for
Adults who have discussed eye supplements with an eye care professional, and anyone comparing a product with the AREDS2 amounts.
What to watch out for
Products that call themselves AREDS-based but use different amounts, high-dose zinc without copper, and beta-carotene versions if you smoke.
All Eye Health products (1214)
1
California Gold NutritionAstaCarotenoid Complex
872Bio NutritionEye Wellness With Zeaxanthin
873SolarayUltra Zeaxanthin 6 mg
864CarlsonMoistur-Eyes
85521st CenturyHealthy Eyes SuperVision2
846MD Formulas HawaiiEyeAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin
837MD Formulas HawaiiEyeAstin
838Quantum HealthDigital Blue
839Natural FactorsHerbalFactors Eye Factors With 2 mg Lutein
8310Doctor's BestBest Natural Vision Enhancers
8311Natural FactorsEye Factors With 2 mg Lutein
8312Nature's Plus AgeLossEye Support
8213Natural FactorsAdvanced Eye Factors With 15 mg Lutein
8214ChildLife EssentialsHealthy Vision SoftMelts Natural Berry Flavor
8115Physician's ChoiceEye Health
8116Natural FactorsAdvanced Eye Factors
8117Nature's AnswerEyebright Herb Alcohol-Free
8018SwansonLutein
8019Nature's PlusAdvanced Therapeutics Lutein Rx-Eye
8020Nature's PlusUltra Maximum Strength Lutein
80Frequently Asked Questions
What is AREDS2?
A large NIH-funded trial of a vitamin and mineral formula for people with age-related macular degeneration. Its amounts are the benchmark for labels in this category.
Is lutein alone enough?
Lutein with zeaxanthin is the core of AREDS2, but the trial formula included other nutrients too. Compare the label with the full list.
How are eye health supplements ranked?
Products are ranked by SupplementScore, which evaluates label quality across four categories: dosage transparency (35 pts), label completeness (25 pts), formulation cleanliness (25 pts), and ingredient profile (15 pts). The score is based on data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, not marketing claims.
Does a higher score mean the supplement is more effective?
No. The SupplementScore measures label quality, how transparent, clean, and well-documented a product is. It does not measure clinical efficacy, bioavailability, or third-party testing. A higher score means better label practices, not guaranteed results.
How many eye health supplements were analyzed?
We analyzed 1,214 eye health products from the NIH DSLD database, which contains label data for over 116,000 dietary supplements sold in the United States.
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Talk to a clinician before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, take medication or have a health condition.