When ingested, Beta-carotenes’ powerful antioxidants help to neutralize free radicals in your dog’s body. Free radicals are substances that damage cells. While dogs’ bodies constantly produce free radicals, healthy tissues inhibit these damaging substances and keep their levels in check. As a dog ages, the ability to keep these free radicals in check dwindles weakening the eyes defenses against chronic aging eye diseases, such as nuclear sclerosis, macular degeneration and cataracts. Providing additional defenses against free radicals prolongs good vision.