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Decreased antioxidant levels increase risk of age-related macular degeneration with exposure to sunlight

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Doug Robinson

The journal Archives of Ophthalmology recently reported that having reduced plasma antioxidant levels and increased exposure to sunlight increases the risk of neovascular, or advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In a recent study (titled the European Eye Study), over 4,400 … Continue reading →

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Lutein and zeaxanthin may improve visual performance and reduce the effects of glare

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Doug Robinson

The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are most commonly linked to protection from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In a new study conducted at the University of Georgia, lutein and zeaxanthin were found to reduce the harmful effects of glare on a … Continue reading →

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Macular degeneration risk is reduced in adults with high intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss in developed countries. This degenerative eye disease causes damage to the macula (central retina) of the eye, impairing central vision. People affected by Age-Related Macular Degeneration have difficulty … Continue reading →

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