Geographic atrophy

Geographic Atrophy: Looking Beyond VA

A discussion on the many other markers of visual function and quality in these patients, as well as the options available to help them see better.

09/15/2024

Oral Antioxidant and Carotenoid Supplementation Slows Central GA Progression

Post hoc analysis of AREDS data clarifies the regimen’s effect in reducing lesion growth toward the fovea, a finding that could support vision preservation among patients with late-stage disease.

07/18/2024

Two Studies Give Positive Marks to Pegcetacoplan Therapy for GA

Real-world results show that the drug reduced annual growth rate by about 34%. A clinical trial extension also reported a similar level of efficacy.

05/07/2024

Similarities and Differences Between Pachychoroid GA and Conventional GA Identified

Understanding these features may help disease diagnosis in Asian populations. Patients with the former subtype were significantly younger, predominantly male and had a slower progression rate.

04/12/2024

Study Finds Imaging Biomarkers Associated with GA Growth Rate

Progression is positively associated with non-exudative subretinal fluid and hyperreflective material as well as iRORA. It’s negatively associated with retinal pseudocysts and subfoveal choroid thickness.

04/01/2024

Pachydrusen in AMD Eyes Raises Risk of MNV but Not GA

This is especially the case when macular pigmentary changes are also present, study finds.

03/20/2024

Investigative GA Drug Fares Poorly in Phase II Trial

After 24 months of treatment with oral minocycline, participants showed no significant decrease in lesion enlargement rate. Mild and moderate AEs were also common.

03/19/2024