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Members discussed whether AREDS3, newly spotted at Walgreens and Walmart, is a replacement for AREDS2, with mixed reports from eye doctors,... Read more

Members discussed whether AREDS3, newly spotted at Walgreens and Walmart, is a replacement for AREDS2, with mixed reports from eye doctors, some saying to stick with AREDS2 and others saying AREDS3 is replacing it. A key difference noted by several members is that AREDS3 contains less zinc (20mg vs 80mg) plus a B-complex vitamin, which some found easier on the stomach and more tolerable. A recurring theme was checking with an eye doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for those managing macular degeneration with additional treatments like eye injections.