Abstract

Background:There are many landmark clinical trials in ophthalmology, the context of which provide a more relevant understanding of their results. The Age-related Eye Diseases (AREDS) studies were conducted in a large population to understand the effect of nutritional supplements on the progress of age-related macular degeneration.Purpose:This instructional video is being presented to familiarize the postgraduate residents as well as interested researchers of the details of the landmark AREDS studies.Synopsis:The video describes the enrollment of participants, their demographics, the protocols of the studies, and the key results.Highlights:The AREDS formulations, the specific effects of key components of the formulations, and results of the trials that guide present day treatment guidelines are discussed.Video link: https://youtu.be/SPsikgx8SCI

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