The role of the macular carotenoids as a blue light filter and an antioxidant

J. M. Nolan

doi:10.1007/978-1-61779-606-7_30

The role of the macular carotenoids as a blue light filter and an antioxidant

J. M. Nolan

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It is now accepted that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the result of (photo)oxidative-induced retinal injury. However, the anatomic (central retinal), biochemical (antioxidant), and optical (short-wavelength-filtering) properties of the macular carotenoids suggest that these pigments may confer protection against AMD. Also, their optical (short-wavelength-filtering) properties suggest that they play a role in visual performance and experience.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Studies on Retinal and Choroidal Disorders
Publisher	Humana Press Inc.
Pages	595-611
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Electronic)	9781617796067
ISBN (Print)	9781617796050
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-606-7_30
Publication status	Published - 01 Jan 2012

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