Lutein, Zeaxanthin Reduce Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease 10/23/2007 Increased intake of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may be associated with a lower risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Ophthalmology (2007;125:1225-1232). The study—supported by the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health and Bausch…