Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressively degenerative disease at the central area of the retina, which results in severe visual impairment. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among people aged over 65 in developed countries. Therapies that focus on prevention through optimization of modifiable risk factors such as diet and nutritional status are key approaches to reducing the burden of disease. An adequate diet, especially rich in antioxidant compounds, seems to play an important role in this case. Available scientific data suggest that vitamins A, E, C and carotenoids, in particular lutein and zeaxantine and some minerals, may play an important role in the prevention and / or delay of AMD. There are also new data on the importance of other ingredients such as flavonoids in the AMD development. In this work, based on the available data, the study reviews the relationship between the intake of selected antioxidant nutrients and age-related macular degeneration.
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