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

Nolan, J. M. (2012) The role of the macular carotenoids as a blue light filter and an antioxidant. In: Studies on Retinal and Choroidal Disorders :. Humana Press Inc., pp. 595-611. ISBN 9781617796050

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Publisher Copyright: © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2012. All rights reserved.
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Date Deposited:	19 Oct 2022 23:15
Last Modified:	07 Jun 2023 18:38
URI:	http://repository-testing.wit.ie/id/eprint/4891

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