Does iGenics® work? What to expect

What iGenics® is for

The maker presents it for adults who want to support their eyes as they age – for example people who notice eye strain or fatigue from screens and reading. It is a dietary supplement: it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any eye disease.

What the research is about

The best-known research is the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) run by the US National Eye Institute. They tested a specific combination of vitamins C and E, zinc, copper, lutein and zeaxanthin, at specific amounts, in people who already had intermediate age-related macular degeneration. iGenics® contains the same nutrient group, but because the sales page does not publish the amounts, you cannot tell whether they match the doses that were studied.

Bilberry is rich in anthocyanins and saffron contains the carotenoids crocin and crocetin; both have been studied in smaller trials. Ginkgo biloba is an antioxidant botanical. These studies are about the ingredients, not about iGenics® as a product.

What it cannot do

A supplement will not correct your eyesight, replace glasses or contact lenses, or treat glaucoma, cataracts or macular degeneration. If your vision changes suddenly or you see flashes, floaters or a curtain over your vision, see an eye doctor right away.

How to take it

Take it daily as directed on the label; one bottle is a 30-day supply. Do not exceed the serving size. Judge it over weeks, not days – the 180-day guarantee gives you that time.