What kind of product is Retina Clear?
It is a capsule labelled "Supports Eye Health". The pack images show 30 capsules in a bottle, but the bottle in the main image says 60. The two do not agree, so check the count printed on the bottle that reaches you.
Retina ClearWhat does the label list?
Two parts. Seven nutrients come with exact amounts: vitamins A, C and E, zinc, selenium, copper and chromium. After them comes one 351 mg proprietary blend covering fourteen botanicals and antioxidants, among them lutein, zeaxanthin, bilberry, ginkgo and saffron.
Why make a fuss about the blend?
The label gives a single total, 351 mg, for all fourteen ingredients, so you cannot see how much of any one is present. Averaged out, each gets about 25 mg. Lutein has been tested at 10 mg by itself, which would take a big slice of the blend.
How is it taken?
The seller page says to take 1 capsule with a big glass of cold water, preferably on an empty stomach. The reference page lists the ingredients but gives no amounts. Read the directions on your own bottle too, and follow them if they differ.
Can I expect sharper vision?
We cannot promise it. The wording on the label is about supporting eye health, and that is a different claim. A supplement will not stand in for an eye exam, glasses, or care from your eye doctor.
Does it match the AREDS2 formula?
No. AREDS2 was a big NIH study that tested a specific combination, including 500 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU of vitamin E, 80 mg of zinc and 10 mg of lutein. Retina Clear has smaller vitamin and mineral amounts, and its lutein amount is not given.
Has the FDA approved it?
No, and the FDA does not sign off on dietary supplements before they go on sale. We found no documentation of GMP, FDA or Made-in-USA certification for this product, so this site displays none of those badges.
How long is the money-back guarantee?
It depends on the page. This seller page lists 60 days, while earlier Retina Clear pages advertised 180 days. Confirm the length in writing on the order page before you buy, and ask when the clock starts and whether bottles must be sent back.
What did it cost when you looked?
The seller page showed one bottle for $69 plus $9.99 shipping, three bottles at $59 each, and six at $49 each with free shipping. Prices can change, so check the order page on the day you buy.
Who should check with a doctor first?
People who smoke, are pregnant or nursing, use blood thinners or diabetes medicine, or already have an eye condition. Sudden vision changes, flashes of light, new floaters or eye pain call for an eye doctor right away, not a supplement.
Read the label first, then choose your pack
Ask for the blend breakdown, confirm the guarantee length in writing, and book an eye exam if one is due. Then decide with the facts in hand.