Zeaxanthin

The light green pigment of the honeydew melon indicates the presence of the carotenoid called zeaxanthin. Zeaxanthin is considered to be a powerful antioxidant that can protect your vision by accumulating in the macula area of your eye where it absorbs harmful blue light, as revealed by research conducted by the Schepens Eye Research Institute. This research revealed a possible correlation between eating foods high in carotenoids, such as honeydew melon, and a reduced risk of acquiring agerelated macular degeneration.