The role of macular pigment in the health of the eye
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The presence of macular pigment in the human retina, other than as a postmortem artifact, was in dispute as late as the middle of the 20 century. Since then, the dispute has evaporated and the role of macular pigment in the health of the retina is rapidly gaining acceptance in the ophthalmic community. In this article, I will describe the composition and distribution of the pigment, its purported function, particularly in relation to agerelated macular degeneration (AMD), and its response to dietary intervention.
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تاریخ انتشار 2010