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PAD Profile : Eye supplements for ocular health - Diabetic retinopathy

Keywords :
Ocular vitamins, eye supplements, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, macular degeneration
Brand Names Include :
ICaps, Ocuvite, Preservision, Vitalux, Viteyes, Visionace, Vivioptal, Macushield

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

No drugs returned.

Other Indications

Additional Documents

Type
Document
Review Date
Evidence Review
Eye Supplements - Evidence Review - Jan 10

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
05 February 2010
Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
The committee reviewed the limited data to support the use of these supplements, particularly antioxidants and zinc for ocular health. Evidence from the Age Related Eye Disease Study (ARED) study was discussed and noted that there is no evidence from Randomised Controlled Trials to support the use of nutritional supplements in pts who do not have AMD / early disease. The AREDs study does show slow in progression in pts with intermediate or advanced AMD. The products used in this trial contain significantly higher than recommended dietary intake and their long term safety (beyond 6 years) is unknown. These supplements are not on the formulary at any of our Actute Trusts and it was agreed that they should not be routinely prescribed

Associated BNF Codes

11. Eye
11.08.03. Other eye preparations
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