Year: 2004
Type: review
Abstract: The role of vitamins in the treatment of age related macular degeneration was reviewed.The following studies were selected for review: Eye Disease Case Control Study (EDCCS), Beaver Dam Eye Study, Blue Mountains Eye Study, Pathologies Oculaires Liees a lAge Study (studija POLA) and Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS).These studies showed that antioxidant intake could be recommended in patients with certain forms of age related macular degeneration.A definite answer concerning the role of antioxidants is expected to be provided by additional studies.
Authors: Zdravko Mandić, Goran Benčić, Zoran Vatavuk
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2131500261