Purpose Age‐related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disease of the macula,
often leading to progressive vision loss. The rate of disease progression can vary among …

Oxidative stress and inflammation play a critical role in the initiation and progression of age‐
related ocular abnormalities as cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular …

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in elderly populations
of European descent. The most consistent risk factors associated with this ocular condition …

PURPOSE: To assess the relationship between baseline dietary and supplement intakes of
antioxidants and the long-term risk of incident age-related macular degeneration (AMD) …

Objective: To evaluate the relationship of dietary carotenoids, vitamin A, alpha-tocopherol,
and vitamin C with prevalent age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the Age-Related …

Lutein is one of the most widely found carotenoids distributed in fruits and vegetables
frequently consumed. Its presence in human tissues is entirely of dietary origin. Distribution …

ContextAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most prevalent cause of irreversible
blindness in developed countries. Recently, high-dose supplementation with beta carotene …

Lutein and zeaxanthin are thought to decrease the incidence of age-related macular
degeneration (AMD); however, findings have been inconsistent. We conducted a systematic …

Objective To examine the intake of antioxidant vitamins and carotenoids as wellas fruits and
vegetables in relation to the development of age-related maculopathy (ARM). Methods We …

Lutein and zeaxanthin are xanthophyll carotenoids found particularly in dark-green leafy
vegetables and in egg yolks. They are widely distributed in tissues and are the principal …