Berries rich in antioxidants, due to the high content of polyphenol pigments (anthocyanosides) that give the berries their rich purple color.
Black currants are particularly known for their protective effects on eye health, eye discomfort, and eyestrain.
Lutein and zeaxanthin, the antioxidant carotenoids found in dark green leafy vegetables, are important components of the macular pigment in the eye.
The macula is responsible for focus and color differentiation, and the macular pigment protects the eyes from ultraviolet radiation and oxidative stress.