topicLutein Focus Randomized Trial
claimResults Across the 9 RCTs, lutein-containing supplementation significantly improved MPOD (Hedges' g = -0.589, p p = 0.001).
evidence level1
citationWang WX (2026)
sourceFrom Supplements to Sight: Quantifying the Impact of Lutein and Carotenoid on Age-Related Macular Degeneration-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicLutein Focus Randomized Trial
claimContrast sensitivity and serum lutein concentrations also improved significantly.
evidence level1
citationWang WX (2026)
sourceFrom Supplements to Sight: Quantifying the Impact of Lutein and Carotenoid on Age-Related Macular Degeneration-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicLutein Focus Randomized Trial
claimConclusion Lutein-based supplementation is associated with measurable structural and functional visual benefits in early-stage AMD.
evidence level1
citationWang WX (2026)
sourceFrom Supplements to Sight: Quantifying the Impact of Lutein and Carotenoid on Age-Related Macular Degeneration-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicLutein Focus Randomized Trial
claimPurpose To quantify the effects of lutein-containing supplementation on structural and functional visual outcomes in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with particular focus on disease stage and treatment exposure.
evidence level1
citationWang WX (2026)
sourceFrom Supplements to Sight: Quantifying the Impact of Lutein and Carotenoid on Age-Related Macular Degeneration-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicLutein Focus Randomized Trial
claim7 9 The standard of care for many IRDs has largely focused on managing associated complications and the use of optical aids to improve quality of life.
evidence level4
citationBarthelemy Normila (2026)
sourceNutritional supplements: current evidence for retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease
topicLutein Focus Randomized Trial
claimThis review synthesizes both historical and contemporary evidence regarding dietary and nutritional interventions for IRDs.  14 Retinitis pigmentosa is one of the most common IRDs and is characterized by progressive photoreceptor cell death.
evidence level4
citationBarthelemy Normila (2026)
sourceNutritional supplements: current evidence for retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease
topicLutein Focus Randomized Trial
claimBy applying next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology to DNA samples stored from patients of the previous vitamin A trials, they were able to identify the specific RP gene variants for most participants and the lack of protective effect across genetic subtypes such as,and-associated retinitis pigmentosa [].
evidence level4
citationBarthelemy Normila (2026)
sourceNutritional supplements: current evidence for retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease
topicLutein Focus Randomized Trial
claim1 4 5 6 Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) comprise a complex group of heterogenous disorders that lead to progressive retinal cell death and functional vision loss.
evidence level4
citationBarthelemy Normila (2026)
sourceNutritional supplements: current evidence for retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease