Compositions containing molecular dispersions of lipophilic nutrients and methods thereof are provided for delaying the development and maturation of eye related complications of diabetes by administering a composition containing lipophilic nutrients. More particularly, methods relate to delaying the development and maturation of eye related complications of diabetes by administering a composition containing lutein and its isomers, lutein ester, zeaxanthin isomers, turmeric extract, curcumin or curcuminoids, derived from plant extract/oleoresin containing xanthophylls/xanthophylls esters which are safe for human consumption and are particularly useful as dietary supplements for nutrition and health promoting benefits.
