Carotenoids in the Management of Glaucoma: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) remains a leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. Recent evidence further substantiates sustained oxidative stress, and compromised antioxidant defenses are key drivers in the onset of glaucomatous neurodegeneration. Overwhelming oxidative injury is likel...

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Main Authors: Drake W. Lem, Dennis L. Gierhart, Pinakin Gunvant Davey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1949