Oxidative stress is an important pathomechanism found in numerous ocular degenerative
diseases. To provide a better understanding of the mechanism and treatment of …

The potential beneficial effects of the antioxidant properties of vitamin C have been
investigated in a number of pathological conditions. In this review, we assess both clinical …

Oxidative stress occurs through an imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and the antioxidant defense mechanisms of cells. The eye is particularly …

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), a group of compounds that are formed by non-
enzymatic reactions between carbonyl groups of reducing sugars and free amino groups of …

Cataracts or clouding of the lens is the leading cause of blindness in the world. Age and
diabetes are major risk factors, and with an increasing aging and diabetic population, the …

The eye is a metabolically active structure, constantly exposed to solar radiations making its
structure vulnerable to the high burden of reactive oxygen species (ROS), presenting many …

Within the last few years, knowledge about vitamins has increased dramatically. This new
edition of a bestseller presents comprehensive summaries that analyze the chemical …

Cataract, the clinical correlate of opacity or light scattering in the eye lens, is usually caused
by the presence of high-molecular-weight (HMW) protein aggregates or disruption of the …

Oxidative stress and the subsequent oxidative damage to lens proteins is a known causative
factor in the initiation and progression of cataract formation, the leading cause of blindness …

Lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z) are dietary carotenoids derived from dark green leafy
vegetables, orange and yellow fruits that form the macular pigment of the human eyes. It was …