Understanding your macular pigment

The MP-Eye from Azul Optics allows us to measure your macular pigment. Macular pigment is concentrated within the macula — the small, specialised part of your retina responsible for detailed central vision.

It is made up predominantly of the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, which are obtained through our diet.

Measuring macular pigment gives us additional information that can form part of a wider conversation about macular health, nutrition and lifestyle.

Where appropriate, we can discuss evidence-based dietary and lifestyle measures that may help support long-term eye health.