They were also less likely to have large or numerous intermediate drusen, yellow or white deposits on the retina or optic nerve head that are a sign of AMD.

• 作者表示：“叶黄素和玉米黄素能滤掉短波长光线，短波长光不但会造成光化学损伤，而且会产生攻击细胞脂类、蛋白和核物质的活性氧分子。