September 2, 2008 — A gene variant that protects against geographic atrophy has been identified by investigators from several institutions in China and the United States. The variant appears to ...

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.

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) today announced that eight abstracts were accepted for oral presentations at the 49 th Macula Society ...

IZERVAY (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution) is a prescription eye injection, used to treat geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Eye ...

Designation earned for a one-time intravitreal gene therapy designed to inhibit two key complement cascade pathways Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration, that ...

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 ...

—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 ...

Geographic atrophy (GA) is a late stage of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) associated with severe and irreversible, but gradual visual impairment. In its early stages, GA typically affects the ...

The study examined patients who were treated with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) compounds for their nAMD. A total of 76 patients (92 eyes) were followed for at least ...

To make an accurate diagnosis and initiate the correct treatment, geographic atrophy (GA) must be differentiated from similar diseases. The presence of well-defined lesions is the most distinct ...

Low vision rehabilitation (LVR) can help people with geographic atrophy (GA) make the most of their remaining vision and adapt to daily life. Programs are personalized and may include visual aids, ...

COLUMBUS – Prevent Blindness Ohio is declaring February as Age-related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Month in an effort to provide education and various expert-approved resources to the public ...