The Role of Lipids and Lipid Metabolism in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Bobeck S. Modjtahedi; Amar U. Kishan; Shilpa Mathew; Lawrence S Morse

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-401717-7.00007-1

The Role of Lipids and Lipid Metabolism in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Bobeck S. Modjtahedi, Amar U. Kishan, Shilpa Mathew, Lawrence S Morse

Ophthalmology and Vision Science

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) constitutes a major cause of visual morbidity. Efforts have been extended to determine the mechanisms underlying AMD pathogenesis and to develop treatments and preventive measures. This chapter reviews the relevant literature on the role of lipids and lipid metabolism on the pathogenesis of AMD with a focus on both animal and human studies. Dietary omega-3 fatty acid and the role of lipoproteins in the eye are particularly emphasized. However, though evidence suggests possible benefits to higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of AMD, these recommendations have yet to be fully vetted with properly developed double-blind, randomized control trials.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Handbook of Nutrition, Diet and the Eye
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	65-76
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	9780124046061, 9780124017177
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-401717-7.00007-1
State	Published - Apr 10 2014

Keywords

Age-related macular degeneration
Cholesterol
Diet
Docosahexaenoic acid
Human
Inflammation
Lipids
Metabolism
Omega-3
Statin

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Medicine(all)

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