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 ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...

In this video, Carl D. Regillo, MD, chief of the retina service at Wills Eye Hospital, discusses the initial presentation and imaging of this case of early geographic atrophy with no symptoms.

Joseph Anaya, MD, and Ashkan Abbey, MD, discuss how retina specialists identify appropriate candidates for complement inhibitor therapy in geographic atrophy, set patient expectations, and monitor ...