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 …

Background Vegetables and fruit provide a significant part of human nutrition, as they are
important sources of nutrients, dietary fibre, and phytochemicals. However, it is uncertain …

Carotenoids are orange, yellow, and red lipophilic pigments present in many fruit and
vegetables, as well as other food groups. Some carotenoids contribute to vitamin A …

Among the more than 750 carotenoids identified in nature, only lutein, zeaxanthin, meso-
zeaxanthin, and their oxidative metabolites are selectively accumulated in the macula lutea …

Oxidative damage and inflammation are related to the pathogenesis of age-related macular
degeneration (AMD). Epidemiologic studies suggest that insufficient dietary lutein and …

Lutein and zeaxanthin are members of the oxygenated carotenoids found particularly in egg
yolks and dark‐green leafy vegetables. A great deal of research has focused on their …

Purpose Blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) are common sources of
complaints from patients. To evaluate the effect on ocular symptoms, ocular findings, and …

Purpose.: We assessed the associations of serum, red blood cell membranes (RBCM) and
dietary long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) with neovascular age-related …

Purpose.: We tested variants in genes related to lutein and zeaxanthin status for association
with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the Carotenoids in Age-Related Eye …

Nutraceuticals have gained increasing attention over the last years due to their potential
value as therapeutic compounds formulated from natural sources. For instance, there is a …