Lutein and Zeaxanthin Distribution in the Healthy Macula and Its Association with Various Demographic Factors Examined in Pseudophakic Eyes

Lutein and Zeaxanthin Distribution in the Healthy Macula and Its Association with Various Demographic Factors Examined in Pseudophakic Eyes

The macular pigment consisting of lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z) protects photoreceptors via its antioxidative and barrier activities. This study aimed to determine L and Z distribution in the healthy macula and their association with various demographic factors. Macular pigment optical density (MPOD...

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Main Authors: Akira Obana, Yuko Gohto, Ryo Asaoka, Werner Gellermann, Paul S. Bernstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
macular pigment
fundus autofluorescence spectroscopy
pseudophakia
age
smoking
body mass index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/12/1857

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