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Lutein in Children: What Changed?

Six-month trial evaluates choroidal thickness and axial length

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A randomized controlled trial published in Translational Vision Science & Technology found that lutein ester supplementation preserved subfoveal choroidal thickness over six months in children aged 8 to 12, but did not affect axial elongation or refractive progression. The study involved 180 participants who received either daily supplements or placebo. While the supplement group experienced a statistically significant preservation of choroidal thickness, no significant changes were noted in refractive outcomes or ocular growth. These findings underscore the need for further research to assess long-term effects on myopia progression and the role of OCT biomarkers in pediatric vision care.

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Lutein in Children: What Changed?

Six-month trial evaluates choroidal thickness and axial length

  • by Jess Allerton

  • February 16, 2026

  • 2 min

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