13/04/2026
Why Blue Light Matters...
At the centre of your eye is the macula, the part responsible for sharp vision and seeing fine detail and colour.
The macula contains natural protective pigments called lutein and zeaxanthin, which act like built-in sunglasses by filtering harmful blue light.
The strength of this natural protection is measured by something called Macular Pigment Optical Density (MPOD).
Higher MPOD levels are associated with better protection for your eyes.
The good news? Lutein and zeaxanthin from your diet or supplements can help increase these protective levels. Protect your eyes with Vital Eye Health, available from VitaGene: https://vitagene.co.za/products/eye-health