Performance Lab Vision Review

Although there is no permanent cure for AMD (in full: Age-related Macular Degeneration) it appears there are some supplements you can take to prevent your symptoms from getting from bad to worse.

But as it turns out, almost all cases of AMD are caused by the accumulation of free-radicals in the retina. And that’s why doctors recommend that you stop smoking as it’s a major risk factor.

However, as long as you’re exposed to blue light, you’re bound to lose your eye-sight strength over time. And that’s why when we heard about a product called Performance Lab Vision from Opti-Nutra that promises to nip AMD in the bud, we naturally became curious.

Does it really work? And if it works, how? Let’s unpack this little brother to Mind Lab Pro in the following review.

Performance Lab Vision Examined

This is a blend of natural antioxidants. It’s built to help reduce free radicals especially in the retina and improve blood circulation within the eye.

From our assessment, it so far seems to tick the right boxes in terms of having the right ingredients and adhering to quality standards. For instance, it contains a main active ingredient FloraGLO which is popularly recommended by ophthalmologists.

Put simply FloraGLO is a source of a substance called lutein. This is a special type of vitamin also referred to as carotenoid.

Remember when mom used to tell you to eat lots of carrots to improve your vision? It turns out that advice was on point.

That said, you’d need to eat several sacks of carrots to meet the carotenoid levels required to turn the symptoms of AMD around. That’s why it’s important to supplement with a highly bioavailable substance such as FloraGLO and there’s lots of it in Performance Lab.

Its Potential Benefits

You might want to try this supplement if you’ve been experiencing eyestrain, glare and poor acuity. Whether you work for long hours behind the computer or a gamer who needs to stay focused every second, this might be a good bet.

But we’d also like to clarify something here.

This is not one of those products that come with subtle, near-instant effects. Indeed, Performance Lab Vision won’t even make you high as it doesn’t contain any caffeine.

So, you just have to pop the pill and believe that it’s working. That sucks because after spending 40 bucks on a bottle of this, you’d expect to feel something after taking them as directed.

The good news, however, is that within several weeks (or months in some cases), you’re likely to experience the following benefits from taking it.

1. Stops Further Blue-Light Damage

The FloraGLO ingredients in this product are believed to work by forming a yellow-colored layer which helps tone down blue light rays. It’s no wonder some doctors refer to carotene-rich supplements as “internal sunglasses.”

Simply put, they help in filtering out the harmful blue light before it lands on the macula and does further damage.

2. Better Night Vision

Are you one of those people who can hardly drive at night? As it turns out, night vision is a common challenge. You see, almost 50 percent of all fatal road crashes in the world happen at night.

That’s because as we age our ability to see in poorly lit environments reduces drastically.

Fortunately, and thanks to the cutting-edge research, it is possible to regenerate the molecules that support night vision. And this vision supplement from Opti-Nutra meets that need by boosting the production of a compound called rhodopsin.

This is the substance that absorbs light in your eye. And numerous studies point to the fact this can help you see better in the dark.

3. Enhanced Visual Processing Speeds

When your friend yells, “Duck!” you have a split second to decide whether to take cover or not. In such situations, your eyes collect as much information as possible and send it to the brain.

Now, if that system of communication is slow then your visual processing speed will also be affected.

Fortunately, Performance Lab Vision is marketed as a potential solution for “motion detection, reaction time and hand-eye coordination.” That’s according to their website.

Ingredients List

Of course, those are not the only benefits you can get from taking this product. But for now, we’d like to screen each one of the ingredients that make up the formula.

1. Lutein & Zeaxanthin (FloraGLO)

These two are obtained from the marigold flowers. A quick fact about them is that they are both potent antioxidants. And being carotenoids, they also help in the formation of an extra layer for filtering out the blue light.

You’ll find 10mg of Lutein and 2mg of Zeaxanthin in the PLV formula. We think that’s just enough for stronger macular antioxidant defenses.

2. European Black Currant

 Not only is black a great-tasting fruit but in contexts such as these, its antioxidant-rich properties are tapped in to. In particular, this rare fruit supplies a compound known as C3G to the retina. Briefly, C3G is the substance used to support night vision.

3. European Bilberry

It is still not clear why the good guys at Opti-Nutra decided to included 25mg of it in this product. But what we can confirm is that just like European Black Currant, this one is rich in anthocyanoside antioxidants which provide that much-needed night-vision support.

4. Saffron

We all know this golden-colored spice and how it has been hailed as the world’s most expensive spice by weight. But what exactly makes it so highly prized?

Well, when it comes to eye health, you’ve got to appreciate the fact that Saffron has just the ideal antioxidant profile for enhanced eye health. It particularly plays a supportive role to lutein and zeaxanthin in reducing glare-blinding effects.

5. Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant that’s known to improve blood flow to the retina part of the eye. However, you only get 1mg of it in PLV and that in our view might be inadequate.

In a 2013 study published in the MDPI journal, Dr. Molly Schleicher et al. demonstrated the fact that 4mg of astaxanthin is optimal when combined with 1mg of zeaxanthin, and 10mg lutein. However, the same study covered a period of 24 months which once again confirms that products like Performance Lab Vision take quite a long time to:

• Visual acuity
• Contrast sensitivity

So, any reviewer telling you that they felt the effects from one or two days of supplementation is most likely being economical with the truth.

How to Take It

The rules are very simple, take 1 or 2 capsules every day. For best results, take it with your first meal of the day. The reason why you have to take it with food is to reduce the risk of stomach irritation.

So, be sure to grab some breakfast, a glass of milk, sandwich or biscuits before you take this. Otherwise, it might leave you with stomach ulcers or inflammation.

Please note that there’s no cycling needed for this product. We are yet to find any evidence of this building a tolerance.

Pricing

Performance Lab Vision goes for $40 per bottle. Each bottle contains 30 capsules. That’s roughly about $1.33 per serving if you choose to be taking 1 capsule every day. It’s not cheap but not beyond reach either.

We have immense respect for the Opti-Nutra brand. They are very good at finding high-quality ingredients and blending them in their New Jersey brand. And so, if you don’t mind paying a premium for quality and reliability, this eye-health supplement would be worth investing in.