Ocuvite Lutein now contains 6mg of Lutein, one of the highest levels available on the market, plus 100% daily value of Vitamins C and E plus minerals Zinc and Copper. Lutein protects the macula from damage by free radicals, toxic chemicals formed in the eye during exposure to uv light. Lutein protects against the development of the leading cause of blindness in the elderly, macular degeneration.