Foveal macular pigment dip in offspring of age-related macular degeneration patients is inversely associated with omega-3 index
Abstract Background Offspring of parent(s) with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have a 45% lifetime risk of developing the disease. High foveal macular pigment optical density (MPOD) is protective, whereas individuals with a “foveal macular pigment dip” (FMPD) are at increased risk. Shortage...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-020-01742-0 |