Redox homeostasis is a delicate balancing act of maintaining appropriate levels of
antioxidant defense mechanisms and reactive oxidizing oxygen and nitrogen species. Any …

Lutein is one of the few xanthophyll carotenoids that is found in high concentration in the
macula of human retina. As de novo synthesis of lutein within the human body is impossible …

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide and surgery is the only option to treat
the disease. Although the surgery is considered to be relatively safe, complications may …

Purpose Since the exact development of posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSCs) is poorly
understood, we review various risk factors and propose a two-stage etiology for PSCs …

Lens homeostasis and transparency are dependent on the function and intercellular
communication of its epithelia. While the lens epithelium is uniquely equipped with …

The lens is an important determinant of overall vision quality whose refractive and
transparent properties change throughout life. Alterations to the refractive properties of the …

Advances in drug therapy and delivery for cataract treatment : Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Advances in drug therapy and delivery for cataract treatment : Current Opinion in …

Glutathione (GSH) is an endogenous tripeptide (Glu-Cys-Gly) and the most abundant
endogenous antioxidant. It protects the body against oxidative stress and reactive …

Age‐related cataract (ARC) is the leading cause of vision impairment globally. It has been
widely accepted that excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation in lens …

The transparency and refractive properties of the lens are maintained by the cellular
physiology provided by an internal microcirculation system that utilizes spatial differences in …