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Resonance Raman Measurement of Macular Carotenoids in Elderly Normal and Age-related Macular Degeneration Patients
| No. Eyes (No. Patients) | Resonance Raman Carotenoid Signal Intensity at 1525 cm−1 (Mean Counts ± Standard Deviation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 73 (52) | 219 ± 134 |
| AMD using high-dose (≥4 mg/day) lutein supplements | 25 (15) | 212 ± 169 |
| AMD using low-dose (≤0.275 mg/day) or no lutein supplements | 68 (48) | 148 ± 147 |
AMD = age-related macular degeneration.
