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Measurement of Carotenoids in Perifovea using the Macular Pigment Reflectometer
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Médecine
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Journal JoVE Médecine
Measurement of Carotenoids in Perifovea using the Macular Pigment Reflectometer

Measurement of Carotenoids in Perifovea using the Macular Pigment Reflectometer

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January 29, 2020

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January 29, 2020

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We present a protocol to determine the levels of overall macular pigment, lutein, and zeaxanthin optical density in the central and parafoveal regions of the retina. The protocol includes a novel adjustable track system used to measure macular pigment optical density in the foveal eccentricity.

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