In our tendency to discuss the objective properties of the external world, we may fail to notice
that our subjective perceptions of those properties differ between individuals. Variability at …

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in individuals
older than 65 years of age. It is a multifactorial disorder and identification of risk factors …

Background With the frequent use of video display units, eye fatigue is becoming more
common globally. An alternative nutritional strategy is needed to prevent the aggravation of …

Purpose Quantification of retinal xanthophyll carotenoids in eyes with and without age-
related macular degeneration (AMD) via macular pigment optical volume (MPOV), a metric …

Improvements in macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and contrast sensitivity after
administration of 12 mg lutein alone and the timing at which efficacy is observed remain …

Purpose.: To assess the range of macular pigment optical density (MPOD) in a healthy
group of young adults of South Asian origin; to investigate whether any dietary factors or …

Objective: The aim of this study is to compare macular pigment optical density levels across
four different ethnicities and study its influence on ganglion cell layer and retinal nerve fibre …

Macular pigment (MP), which is composed of lutein/zeaxanthin/mezo-zeaxanthin, is
concentrated in the central part of the retina, the macula. It protects the macula by absorbing …

Purpose In numerous epidemiological studies, omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA
s) have been associated with a decreased risk of age‐related macular degeneration (AMD) …

Introduction: The mortality-morbidity paradox refers to the inconsistency in survival and
disease between males and females: females live longer but tend to suffer greater age …