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Dietary supplement

Vision Matters Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bricker Labs

Softgel Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Vision Matters is a dietary supplement by Bricker Labs with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye and macular health, age-related macular degeneration (amd), protection from blue light.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Zeaxanthin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vision Matters by Bricker Labs

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Vision Matters contains three active ingredients. Zeaxanthin and lutein are both carotenoids — pigments your eye uses, especially in the macula (the part that gives you sharp central vision).

Extra virgin olive oil is included as a carrier and source of antioxidants. The inactive ingredients are gelatin, glycerin, marigold flower extract, beeswax, paprika fruit extract, purified water, sunflower seed lecithin oil, and caramel — these are fillers and capsule materials with no therapeutic role.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Support and maintain healthy vision.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Asthenopia (eye strain), Cataracts, Central serous retinopathy, Diabetic retinopathy, Dry eye — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lutein is rated "Possibly Effective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lutein is rated "Possibly Effective" for Cataracts.
  • Also on file: Zeaxanthin is rated "Possibly Effective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Zeaxanthin and lutein are both rated possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Lutein is also rated possibly effective for cataracts.

For other conditions — cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, asthma, and several others — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate either ingredient. Extra virgin olive oil's effectiveness for the conditions listed (osteoporosis, indigestion, shingles, flu, arthritis, and others) is also not yet established in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Zeaxanthin Lutein Olive

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Zeaxanthin and lutein are both rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Zeaxanthin is generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses.

Lutein doses up to 20 mg daily have not caused adverse effects in trials. However, supplement safety in pregnancy and concentrated doses while breastfeeding are less studied than food sources — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing.

Extra virgin olive oil as food is very safe, but safety data on concentrated supplements is limited. Olive leaf extract has been well tolerated in trials, though a small number of people report headache, stomach discomfort, or skin changes.

Olive tree pollen can trigger seasonal respiratory allergies in sensitive people.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Zeaxanthin Lutein Olive

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Zeaxanthin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (Moderate interaction), check with your pharmacist before starting this product. The other ingredients have no documented interactions in our data.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take an antidiabetes drug, check with your pharmacist before starting Vision Matters — zeaxanthin may lower your blood sugar further. Zeaxanthin and lutein are both possibly effective for AMD, and lutein for cataracts.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications, a quick conversation with your pharmacist will help you decide if it's right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 20, 2017.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Vision Matters, straight from the product label.

Brand Bricker Labs
Barcode (UPC) 042239650304
Net contents 30 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 20, 2017
DSLD ID 80610
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vision Matters by Bricker Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
042239650304
IngredientAmount% DV
Zeaxanthin4 mg--
Lutein12 mg--
extra virgin Olive Oil470 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Marigold flower extract, Beeswax, Paprika fruit extract, purified Water, Sunflower seed Lecithin Oil, Caramel

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Description: A complete eye health formulation designed to support and maintain healthy vision.

Made in the USA

Science that makes sense

Protect vision build natural blue light filters

Formula

Contains all-natural zeaxanthin and lutein.

Natural zeaxanthin and lutein

FloraGlo Lutein

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

FloraGLO is a registered trademark of Kemin Industries, Inc.

General

EH

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 softgel per day, at mealtime.

Formulation

Free Of: Yeast, corn, wheat, sugar, soy, dairy, fish, artificial colors or flavor added.

Gluten free

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Vision Matters by Bricker Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vision Matters by Bricker Labs

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Zeaxanthin

Interacts with
86 drugs
4 mg per serving

Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment that, along with lutein, concentrates in the macula of the eye and may help support long-term eye health. The stron...

Zeaxanthin monograph & interactions

Lutein

No known
interactions
12 mg per serving

Lutein is a plant-based antioxidant pigment that concentrates in the eye, and the best evidence suggests it (often combined with zeaxanthin) may help...

Lutein monograph & interactions

Extra virgin Olive Oil

No known
interactions
470 mg per serving

Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyr...

Extra virgin Olive Oil monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Marigold flower extract, Beeswax, Paprika fruit extract, Purified Water, Sunflower seed Lecithin Oil, Caramel. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vision Matters by Bricker Labs Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Vision Matters with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Zeaxanthin1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In an animal diabetic model, zeaxanthin has hypoglycemic effects. However, population research has found that increasing intake of dietary zeaxanthin plus lutein does not decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vision Matters, from the product label.

Bricker Labs

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Name
BRICKER LABS
City
Chandler
State
AZ
ZipCode
85255
Phone Number
1-800-274-2537
Web Address
www.brickerlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vision Matters by Bricker Labs: Common Questions

Does Vision Matters by Bricker Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vision Matters has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vision Matters contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this help my macular degeneration?
Zeaxanthin and lutein are both rated possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration. That means there's evidence they may help, but it's not conclusive. Talk with your eye doctor about whether this fits into your overall plan.
Is it safe to take if I'm pregnant?
Zeaxanthin and lutein are both rated likely safe in pregnancy. However, supplement safety in pregnancy is less studied than food sources, so it's worth checking with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Both zeaxanthin and lutein are rated likely safe during breastfeeding. Lutein naturally appears in breast milk, but concentrated supplement doses are less studied — talk with your pharmacist to be sure it's right for you.
What are the side effects?
Lutein and zeaxanthin are generally well tolerated. The olive oil in the product may occasionally cause headache or stomach discomfort, and in rare cases, skin changes have been reported with olive leaf extract.
I take diabetes medication — is this safe for me?
Zeaxanthin may lower your blood sugar, so there's a Moderate interaction risk with antidiabetes drugs. Check with your pharmacist before starting — you may need to monitor your blood sugar more closely.
Does lutein help with cataracts?
Yes — lutein is rated possibly effective for cataracts. Like zeaxanthin for macular degeneration, the evidence suggests it may help, but it's not definitive.

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Sources & How We Checked

Vision Matters's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Zeaxanthin 4 references
  1. Montonen J, Knekt P, Jarvinen R, Reunanen A. Dietary antioxidant intake and risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:362-6. PubMed
  2. Leermakers ET, Darweesh SK, Baena CP, et al. The effects of lutein on cardiometabolic health across the life course: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 2016;103(2):481-94. PubMed
  3. Kou L, Du M, Zhang C, Dai Z, Li X, Zhang B. The Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic, and Anti-Diabetic Nephritic Activities of Zeaxanthin in Diet-Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Sprague Dawley Rats. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2017;182(3):944-955. PubMed
  4. Xu X, Zhao X, Berde Y, Low YL, Kuchan MJ. Milk and Plasma Lutein and Zeaxanthin Concentrations in Chinese Breast-Feeding Mother-Infant Dyads With Healthy Maternal Fruit and Vegetable Intake. J Am Coll Nutr 2019;38(2):179-184. PubMed

See these in context on the Zeaxanthin monograph →

Lutein 2 references
  1. Brown L, Rimm EB, Seddon JM, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid intake and risk of cataract extraction in US men. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:517-24. PubMed
  2. Chasan-Taber L, Willett WC, Seddon JM, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid and vitamin A intakes and risk of cataract extraction in US women. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:509-16. PubMed

See these in context on the Lutein monograph →

Olive 2 references
  1. Liccardi G, D'Amato M, D'Amato G. Oleaceae pollinosis: a review. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1996;111:210-7. PubMed
  2. Somerville V, Moore R, Braakhuis A. The effect of olive leaf extract on upper respiratory illness in high school athletes: A randomised control trial. Nutrients. 2019;11(2). pii: E358. PubMed

See these in context on the Olive monograph →

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