A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo- Controlled Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Lutemax 2020 (Lutein 10 mg & Zeaxanthin Isomers 2 mg) on Vision and Cognitive Performance in Children.

Extensive exposure to digital devices like laptops, smart phones, etc.is a result of advanced technology in today’s modern world. Especially, the children of 21st century are avid users of technology. The precipitous rise in the use of digital devices has raised concerns about potentially deleterious health effects due to increased screen time and associated exposure to short wavelength blue light. Adverse effects include damage to retina, physical health and cognitive performance. To adapt to this change, a diet-derived, blue-absorbing pigment, composed of the dietary carotenoids lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z), which are found in relatively high concentrations in leafy-green vegetables, and along with the Z isomer mesozeaxanthin (MZ), are deposited in rich concentrations in the macular retina. They play an important role in protecting the retina from cumulative damage that can result in visual and cognitive detriments and further progress to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (Seddon, J.M.et.al., 1994, Richer, S. et.al., 2004) .