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Macular degeneration affects over 10 million Americans and is the major cause of blindness among adults over the age of 55. There are two types of Macular degeneration: dry and wet, with the former comprising about 90% of the cases. Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C and E, carotenoids, selenium, and zinc, help protect the retina by preventing the development of this condition or delaying its progression if one already has it.

Top Resources on Antioxidants and Macular Degeneration

• EyeCare America: Antioxidant Supplements and Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
• National Eye Institute: How is dry AMD treated?
• WebMD: Understanding Macular Degeneration - Treatment
• United States National Library of Medicine: Antioxidant Vitamins and Zinc Reduce Risk of Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Macular degeneration
• Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Macular degeneration
• EyeMDLink.com: Macular Degeneration
• Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: Macular Degeneration

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