1. Introduction
AMD, Myopia
MYOPIA, EYE DISEASES, COMPLICATIONS, RETINA
The macula in the retina is a yellow-pigmented area at the posterior pole of the eye that allows central vision and provides the most acute visual acuity (VA) and best color identification.Several studies have suggested that dietary supplementation with lutein prevents eye diseases, such as AMD, and improves visual function.Myopia is a serious global health concern, with an increasing prevalence among teenagers and young adults of approximately 90% in East Asia and 50% in the United States and Europe.Most ocular complications of HM are irreversible and it is difficult to recover the VA and visual field; hence, therapeutic options are required to prevent ocular complications. Lutein supplementation improves visual function in patients with AMD,