Comparison · Eyes
iGenics vs PreserVision AREDS2: which eye supplement makes sense after 50?
Both are sold as eye supplements for adults over 50, and both lean on the same National Eye Institute research. One prints the exact formula that was tested; the other adds herbs and a 60-day guarantee. Here's how they compare, side by side.
Quick answer
- Closest to the research: PreserVision AREDS 2 prints the exact AREDS2 trial doses on the label.
- Extra herbs: iGenics adds ginkgo, bilberry, saffron and turmeric, which have thinner evidence.
- Price: about $26 a month for PreserVision vs $39 to $59 a bottle for iGenics.
- Who it helps: AREDS2 slowed intermediate AMD; it does not prevent AMD or treat cataracts. Ask your eye doctor first.
Side-by-side comparison
| iGenics | PreserVision AREDS 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ScienceGenics, sold through ClickBank | Bausch + Lomb |
| Core formula | Says it uses AREDS2 nutrients; doses not shown on the sales page when we checked | Full AREDS2 doses: vitamin C 500 mg, vitamin E 400 IU, zinc 80 mg, copper 2 mg, lutein 10 mg, zeaxanthin 2 mg |
| Extras | Ginkgo biloba, bilberry, saffron, turmeric with black pepper extract | None |
| Beta-carotene | Not listed | None (safe choice for smokers and former smokers) |
| Daily dose | Capsules, per the seller's label | 2 softgels a day |
| Price | 1 bottle $59 (+$9.99 shipping) · 3 for $147 · 6 for $234 (Oct 22, 2026) | $25.62 for 60 softgels, a 30-day supply, at Herbspro (Oct 28, 2026) |
| Refunds | Through ClickBank, usually within 60 days | Store's return policy |
What the research supports
In the AREDS2 trial, run by the National Eye Institute, the formula lowered the risk of intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progressing to the advanced stage by about 25%. It did not prevent AMD in people who didn't have it, and it had no effect on cataracts. Our AREDS2 guide explains the formula in detail.
That evidence applies to the doses that were tested. PreserVision AREDS 2 matches them. For iGenics, check the Supplement Facts label against the doses above before you buy.
Which one fits you
- PreserVision AREDS 2 may fit if your eye doctor found intermediate AMD and recommended AREDS2, and you want the tested formula at the lowest monthly cost.
- iGenics may fit if you specifically want a formula with extra herbs, prefer buying from the brand with a ClickBank guarantee, and have confirmed the label doses.
- Neither replaces an eye exam. Sudden vision changes, eye pain or new floaters need an eye doctor promptly.
Our picks
Where to see each product. Prices change; check the current price on the store's page.
PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula (Bausch + Lomb)
60 softgels · 2 a day · full AREDS2 doses · no beta-carotene · $25.62 at Herbspro on Oct 28, 2026
The exact amounts used in the National Eye Institute trial, printed on the label.
See it at HerbsproFor iGenics, read our full iGenics review first, then compare its label with the doses above.
See the official iGenics pageOpens the official page (sold through ClickBank). Affiliate link.
Frequently asked questions
Is iGenics the same as AREDS2?
Not exactly. iGenics says it is built around AREDS2 nutrients and adds ginkgo, bilberry, saffron and turmeric. When we checked, its sales page did not show the doses, so we couldn't confirm it matches the AREDS2 amounts. PreserVision AREDS 2 prints the full trial doses on the label.
Which is cheaper, iGenics or PreserVision?
PreserVision AREDS 2 cost $25.62 for 60 softgels (a 30-day supply) at Herbspro on October 28, 2026. iGenics cost $59 for one bottle plus $9.99 shipping, or $234 for six bottles ($39 each), on its official page on October 22, 2026.
Which one should I take for macular degeneration?
The formula with the strongest evidence is AREDS2 at the trial doses, for people with intermediate AMD or advanced AMD in one eye. Ask your eye doctor which stage you have before choosing any product.
Can I take iGenics and PreserVision together?
We don't recommend it without your doctor. AREDS2 already has 80 mg of zinc, a high dose, and doubling up eye formulas can push zinc and other nutrients above safe amounts.
Do the extra herbs in iGenics help?
Ginkgo, bilberry, saffron and turmeric have much thinner evidence for macular degeneration than the AREDS2 nutrients. Ginkgo can raise bleeding risk with blood thinners.