Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced dry form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Up to 20% of folks with AMD may get it. While we see GA across all populations and races, it’s more common in ...

Geographic atrophy disease progression is explored by a panel of medical experts. Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA: Dr Khanani, we’ve discussed geographic atrophy [GA], and you did a great job giving ...

Geographic atrophy (GA) is one of two kinds of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It’s an eye disease that damages cells in the central part of your retina called the macula. Late-stage ...

Geographic Atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that results in progressive and irreversible vision loss, particularly in older adults. It occurs due to the ...

Many novel treatment approaches are being investigated to halt progression of geographic atrophy (GA) or, potentially, even reverse the retinal damage. The major categories include novel complement ...

CHICAGO -- An investigational dual-action inhibitor for geographic atrophy (GA) significantly slowed disease progression and improved visual acuity after 3 months of treatment, a small preliminary ...

Geographic atrophy (GA), the late stage of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), may lead to vision loss. Here’s what to expect as the condition progresses. About 1 million people in the United ...

—Certain imaging biomarkers and demographic factors are associated with geographic atrophy growth rate and may guide the selection of patients for the use of newer therapeutics. As the population ...

Geographic atrophy (GA) commonly develops in both eyes. Data from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study show that 7% of patients have bilateral GA at the time of diagnosis; the probability of bilateral GA ...

Vision loss can reduce your independence and may lead to isolation, anxiety, and depression. Taking steps such as talking with a therapist and seeking support can help you manage your mental health.

Mary is the bedrock of her family. “She’s the one we all go to,” says her son Eric. “She’s selfless, extremely sweet, very personable—but she can also be very feisty.” So when she returned from an eye ...

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, opens a discussion surrounding the disease landscape of geographic atrophy. Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA: Hello, and welcome to this AJMC® Peer Exchange®program ...