Journal Reviews

Macular pigment and dark adaptation in older population with normal maculas

1 December 2018 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | Macular pigment, Müller cells, aging, dark adaptation

Macular pigment (MP) such as lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin are highly concentrated in the fovea. They protect the retina from damage of ambient blue light via antioxidant properties. In older eyes with normal healthy retina, macular pigment optical density (MPOD)...