The effects of lutein/ zeaxanthin (Lute-gen^®) on eye health, eye strain, sleep quality, and attention in high electronic screen users: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble antioxidant nutrients that have evidence of beneficial effects on vision and eye health.

Purpose

Examine the effects of supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin isomers (Lute-gen^®) on eye health, eye strain, sleep quality, and attention in high electronic screen users.

Study design

Two-arm, 6-month, parallel-group, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Methods

Seventy volunteers aged 18 to 65 who used electronic screens for more than 6 h daily were supplemented with 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin-isomers or a placebo. Outcome measures included several ophthalmic examinations comprising the Schirmer tear test, photo-stress recovery time, contrast sensitivity, tear film break-up t

SUBMITTER: Lopresti AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11830589 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature