02 May 2014 --- Age-related eye disease (ARED), such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, is currently threatening the vision of our elderly population and with limited treatments available for reversing the damage caused by ARED, taking preventive measures is key. A new economic report, “Smart Prevention – Health Care Cost Savings Resulting from the Targeted Use of Dietary Supplements,” points to lutein and zeaxanthin dietary supplements as one of these potentially preventive measures.