Natural, plant-derived core
Marigold lutein, bilberry fruit, and eyebright herb — not just synthetic vitamins in a capsule. A botanical layer most clinical formulas skip entirely.
An Honest Comparison
Oclaré vs PreserVision, Ocuvite & lutein blends.
We're a family-owned underdog in a category dominated by pharma giants. We won't pretend Vision Support+ is right for everyone — but if you want a natural, plant-forward daily formula with full dose transparency, here's how we stack up against the names you'll see on the shelf.
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.
Why our doses look lower: Megadose lutein (20–40 mg) isolates one carotenoid. Oclaré is a balanced seven-nutrient formula — 2 mg marigold lutein plus 200 mg bilberry, eyebright, 500 mg vitamin C, and 80 mg zinc. Lower on one line item often means smarter across the whole label, especially for everyday wellness rather than clinical AMD treatment.
The honest split: PreserVision AREDS 2 exists for people with a diagnosed macular condition, under a doctor's care. Vision Support+ is built for everyone else — screen-heavy eyes, 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 — with a balanced formula, full dose transparency, and a guarantee that big pharma can't copy. We don't win on one number. We win on the whole formula.
Research-informed dosing
500 mg vitamin C and 80 mg zinc mirror the nutrient categories studied in NIH AREDS trials — paired with a moderate 30 mg vitamin E dose suited for everyday use, not clinical AMD treatment.
Built for the screen era
PreserVision was designed for diagnosed disease. Oclaré was designed for the 7+ hours of daily screen time, blue-light exposure, and end-of-day blur that most of us actually live with.
One product, one focus
No 47-SKU catalog. Vision Support+ is the only thing we make — every ingredient choice, every dose, every batch is about your eyes and nothing else.
Full label transparency
Every milligram published. No proprietary blends, no "eye complex" hiding what's inside. You see exactly what you're taking — and what you're not.
90-day guarantee + DTC value
Subscribe & save 15%, free shipping on 2+ bottles, cancel anytime. Or grab the 90-Day Protocol — 3 bottles for $97 with a free bonus supplement. Try it without retail markup risk.
The Research
What the science says — and what we built from it.
Vision Support+ was not tested in these trials. We don't claim it treats macular disease. But the nutrient categories in our formula are grounded in publicly available research:
- AREDS / AREDS2 (NIH) — Landmark studies of vitamin C, E, zinc, copper, and lutein/zeaxanthin in people with intermediate AMD. We share key categories (500 mg C, 80 mg zinc) while adding botanicals those formulas lack.
- Lutein & macular pigment (MPOD) — Dietary lutein from marigold concentrates in the macula. Research tracks meaningful MPOD change over roughly 3–6 months of consistent daily intake.
- Bilberry anthocyanins — Plant antioxidants with a long traditional history for eye comfort and vascular support; a complement to core vitamins and minerals.
- Screen-era visual comfort — No supplement cures eye strain, but antioxidant + botanical support for daily near work is the modern use case our formula addresses.
Choosing Well
Which one is right for you?
Choose PreserVision AREDS 2 if…
You have a diagnosed macular condition and your eye doctor has recommended that specific Bausch + Lomb clinical formula. Follow their guidance — that is exactly what PreserVision is for.
Choose Vision Support+ if…
You want a natural, plant-forward daily formula for healthy eyes — through long screen days and the changes of aging — with marigold lutein, bilberry, eyebright, and research-informed vitamins and minerals in one transparent capsule.
Choose a single-ingredient blend if…
You only want one isolated nutrient at a high dose. Just know you'll miss the balanced, multi-nutrient approach that Vision Support+ is designed 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
Compare FAQ
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 a GMP-registered facility, with every dose on the label.
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