Antioxidant activities of carotenes and xanthophylls

The purpose of this study was to assess the relative antioxidant activities of a range of carotenes and xanthophylls through the extent of their abilities to scavenge the ABTS "+ radical cation. The results show that the relative abilities of the carotenoids to scavenge the ABTS "÷ radical cation are influenced by the presence of functional groups with increasing polarities, such as carbonyl a…

Lutein, but Not Alpha-Tocopherol, Supplementation Improves Visual Function in…

Visual function in patients with age-related cataracts who received the lutein supplementsrnimproved, suggesting that a higher intake of lutein, through lutein-rich fruit and vegetables or supplements,rnmay have beneficial effects on the visual performance of people with age-related cataracts

Safety and efficacy of manual small incision cataract surgery for brunescent …

To evaluate the safety, visual outcome and complications of manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) in the treatment of patients with brunescent and black cataract (BBC).

Black Cataract and SICS: A Safe Surgery with Excellent Outcome

Black cataract is quite common in developing country like India. The biggest problem while dealing with these is, the nucleus is quite hard to break by phaco energy. As a result, post op Striate keratitis is very common. Along with intra op complications are also pretty high for these. On the other hand, SICS is quiet safe surgery when dealing with intra op and post op complications. Here, we…

CATARACTA NIGRA IN A BLACK MALE PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

Cataracts are opacities in the human crystalline lens. Cataracts rank as the number one cause of reversible blindness worldwide. Definitive management of cataracts is by cataract surgery; a predominantly outpatient procedure carried out by ophthalmologists. Cataract surgery outcomes are generally very good. Common complications of cataract surgery include infection, vitreous loss, dropped nucle…

CATARACTA NIGRA (BLACK CATARACT): A CHALLENGING TASK MADE EASY WITH SUTURELES…

Cataract surgery is constantly evolving and various procedures having their merits and demerits are practiced by ophthalmologists all over the world. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety, efficacy, visual outcome and complications of sutureless manual extracapsular cataract extraction (SMECE) in the management of patients with black cataracts using envelop anterior capsulotom…

A One Year Study of the Macular Pigment: The Effect ofrn140 Days of a Lutein …

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Effects of Lutein on Hyperosmoticity-Induced Upregulation of IL-6 in Cultured…

Dry eye is a common disorder characterized by deficiency of tear. Hyperosmoticity of tear stimulates inflammation and damage of ocular surface tissues and plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of dry eye. Cultured human corneal epithelial (CE) cells were used for the study of effects of lutein and hyperosmoticity on the secretion of IL-6 by CE cells

Effects of adjuvant omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on dry eye syndrome fo…

To investigate the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplement on qualitative and quantitative subjective (ocular surface disease index: OSDI) and objective (Schirmer's test, tear break up time [TBUT], and tear osmolarity) dry eye indices after cataract surgery.

Oral omega-3 fatty acids treatment in computer vision syndromerelated dry eye

To assess the efficacy of dietary consumption of omega-3 fatty acids (O3FAs) on dry eye symp-toms, Schirmer test, tear film break up time (TBUT) and conjunctival impression cytology (CIC) in patientswith computer vision syndrome