Lutein has certain benefits to the eyes, which can play the role of eye protection, antioxidant, prevention of lesions and so on.
1. Eye protection: the main pigment component of the macular area in the retina is lutein, and patients can supplement lutein by eating lutein-containing foods and medications, so it can play a protective role for the eyes.
2. Antioxidant: lutein is a kind of antioxidant, which can encourage normal cells to resist the damage brought about by reactive oxygen species, and when the eyes are irradiated by bright light, it can alleviate the local oxidative damage of patients’ eyes.
3. Prevent lesions: UV or blue light irradiation of the eyes, will make the eyes cataracts and other lesions, therefore, follow the doctor’s advice to take lutein has the role of preventing lesions.
However, lutein does not have a therapeutic effect, it is recommended that patients with ocular discomfort consult a doctor in a timely manner to assess their condition and treat them under the guidance of a doctor.