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Age-related changes of vitamin C levels in aqueous humour
Author(s) -
Vladimir Canadananovic,
Slobodanka Latinović,
Sava Barišić,
Nikola Babić,
Sandra Jovanović
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
vojnosanitetski pregled
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.123
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 2406-0720
pISSN - 0042-8450
DOI - 10.2298/vsp131212063c
Subject(s) - ascorbic acid , medicine , vitamin c , phacoemulsification , aqueous humor , cataract surgery , antioxidant , vitamin , population , ophthalmology , chemistry , biochemistry , food science , visual acuity , environmental health
Age-related cataract is a common disease among senior population. Vitamin C is the most effective reducing hydrosoluble antioxidant causing reduction in the levels of free radicals in crystaline lens. The aim of this study was to evaluate the age-related change of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) level in the aqueous humor of patients with senile cataract.

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