Early screening for geographic atrophy may help slow progression to foveal involvement. Collaborating with optometrists on geographic atrophy care is beneficial for patients. Healio spoke with Yasha S ...

—Among patients diagnosed with intermediate-stage age-related macular degeneration, a fair number of eyes in a new analysis showed evidence of geographic atrophy (GA), a leading cause of blindness. It ...

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—With a greater number of treatments available for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it’s more important than ever that patients’ progression of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to AMD is ...

A novel outcome measure for geographic atrophy, the Geographic Atrophy Weighted-by-Acuity Index, aligned with best-corrected visual acuity, showing better correlation and predictive accuracy than the ...

Two complement inhibitors tied to increased risk of wet AMD, but data called suspect ...

While there is currently no cure for geographic atrophy, certain treatments, such as complement inhibitors, can help slow its progression by targeting immune system activity that damages the macula.

Geographic atrophy is an eye condition that can severely impact a person’s vision, which can affect their routine and independence. Once a person develops geographic atrophy, it cannot be reversed and ...

Age is a major risk factor for geographic atrophy (GA). As the eyes age, natural defenses weaken, blood flow may decline, and waste removal may slow, allowing deposits called drusen to build up.