Background AMD involves pathologic changes to the deeper retinal layers of the macula
and surrounding vasculature resulting in central vision loss. The accumulation of retinal …

Background Researchers have suggested that omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from
oily fish (long‐chain omega‐3 (LCn3), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and …

ABSTRACT The American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) Journal of Clinical Apheresis (JCA)
Special Issue Writing Committee is charged with reviewing, updating and categorizing …

Lutein and zeaxanthin belong to the xanthophyll family of carotenoids, which are pigments
produced by plants. Structurally, they are very similar, differing only slightly in the …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in
the developed world. The identification of the central role of vascular endothelial growth …

Lutein is a carotenoid with reported anti-inflammatory properties. A large body of evidence
shows that lutein has several beneficial effects, especially on eye health. In particular, lutein …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in the
industrialized world. AMD is characterized by accumulation of extracellular deposits, namely …

An increasing aging population worldwide accounts for a growing share of
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of the overall social and economic burden. Dietary and …

Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in aging-related eye diseases, including age-related
macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma. With age, antioxidant reparative …

Oxidative stress and inflammation play a critical role in the initiation and progression of age‐
related ocular abnormalities as cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular …