Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response.
    ### Instruction:
    What is (are) Age-related Macular Degeneration ?
    ### Response:
    The AREDS formulation is a combination of antioxidants and zinc that is named for a study conducted by The National Eye Institute called the Age-Related Eye Disease Study, or AREDS. This study found that taking a specific high-dose formulation of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduced the risk of advanced AMD and its associated vision loss.
    