Methods of protecting vision, foveal architecture, and eyeball shape in children exposed to near-work and screentime
AssigneeKemin Industries, Inc.
InventorsBrenda FONSECA, Joanne LASRADO
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of administering ocular nutrients, such as the carotenoids lutein and/or zeaxanthin, to individuals to protect eyeball shape, foveal architecture, vision, and other eye conditions. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the administration of lutein and/or zeaxanthin to individuals, especially during the adolescent years, in order to address the negative effects associated with prolonged periods of near work and/or screentime.
Claims20
A method of minimizing damage to a foveal architecture of an individual, comprising:
- administration of at least one ocular nutrient selected from the group consisting of antioxidant vitamins, carotenoids, antioxidant minerals, and natural antioxidant extracts to the individual, wherein the individual is at risk of damage to the foveal architecture due to exposure to digital screens, blue light, or near work.
A method of minimizing abnormal eyeball shape change in an individual, comprising:
- administration of at least one ocular nutrient selected from the group consisting of antioxidant vitamins, carotenoids, antioxidant minerals, and natural antioxidant extracts to the individual, wherein the individual is at risk of abnormal eyeball shape due to exposure to digital screens, blue light, or near work.
A method of reducing eye conditions in an individual, comprising:
- administration of at least one carotenoid, wherein the individual is at risk for developing at least one eye condition due to exposure to digital screens, blue light, or near work.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.