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Vitamin E (in the forms of mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols) has been studied for its potential role in supporting eye health, primarily due to its antioxidant properties. Scientific interest centers on its ability to protect ocular tissues from oxidative stress, which is implicated in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), a landmark clinical trial, investigated the effects of vitamin E (400 IU/day) in combination with other antioxidants and zinc. The study found that this combination reduced the risk of progression to advanced AMD in high-risk individuals by about 25%. However, vitamin E alone did not show a significant effect in preventing or slowing AMD or cataracts in most large-scale trials.

Additionally, epidemiological studies have yielded mixed results, with some suggesting a correlation between higher dietary vitamin E intake and a lower risk of certain eye diseases, while others do not find a strong association. There is little evidence to support vitamin E supplementation in preventing or treating eye conditions in otherwise healthy populations. Overall, current scientific evidence supports a moderate but not strong role for vitamin E—particularly in combination with other antioxidants—for certain populations at risk of advanced AMD, but not as a standalone intervention for general eye health.

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