The present invention refers to pharmaceutical, dietary and/or nutraceutical compositions containing a mixture of lutein and zeaxanthin alongside at least one physiologically acceptable excipient. In particular the invention refers to orobuccal, sublingual and/or effervescent compositions formulated in form of tablet, capsule, granules or pill. The present invention also refers to the abovementioned compositions for use in the treatment, human or veterinarian, of diseases or disorders of the eye.