Foveal macular pigment dip in offspring of age-related macular degeneration patients is inversely associated with omega-3 index.

Background: Offspring of parent(s) with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have a 45% lifetime risk of developing the disease. High foveal macular pigment optical density (MPOD) is protective, whereas individuals with a "foveal macular pigment dip" (FMPD) are at increased risk. Shortage of the dietary carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin as well as fish consumption are reported AMD risk factors.

Femtosecond laser flap creation for laser in situ keratomileusis: six-month follow-up of initial U.S. clinical series.

Purpose: To evaluate clinical performance of a femtosecond laser for flap creation in laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

Methods: A prospective, consecutive series of 208 eyes (122 patients) undergoing LASIK between June 2000 and November 2000 using a femtosecond laser for creation of the corneal flap were evaluated for the incidence of complications. A subset of 114 patients who underwent myopic procedures and who were followed for 6 months was analyzed using standard outcome measures.