Zeaxanthin Supplements as Effective as Lutein in AMD

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Stuart P. Richer, OD, PhD led this study and was prominently cited. Nice to see MedScape showing the objectivity needed so badly in eye research. Walt

Source: medscape.com

Using a visual test designed to identify early signs of AMD, the researchers found that the vision in the zeaxanthin group sharpened from 0.97 to 0.57 (P > 0.06, 1-tail). A larger percentage of patients experienced clearing of their or blind spots or kinetic visual field central scotomas (P > .057).

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