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Nutrient Function and Food Sources

• Vitamin C


• Vitamin E


• Lutein/Zeaxanthin


• Zeaxanthin


• Beta-Carotene


• Zinc

Nutrition and Age-Related Eye Disease

• Nutrition and Age-Related Macular Degeneration


• Nutrition and Cataracts


• Antioxidants and Age-Related Eye Disease


• Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Eye-Friendly Nutrients

Tip Sheets

• Portion Sizes You'll Understand

Emerging Research

• Obesity & Eye Health


• Omega-3 PUFA and Eye Health


• Selected References