Geographic Atrophy (GA) Resources
Geographic atrophy (GA) is the relentlessly progressive, irreversible, advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and affects approximately 1 million people in the United States.1 GA is characterized by atrophic lesions in the outer retina.2,3 Lesions in GA lead to irreversible vision loss.3
AMCP is pleased to work with Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc., to offer these resources to you.
Science and Innovation Webinar
Webinar Recorded on June 28, 2022
Sponsored by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Approximately 1 million people in the United States are affected by a relentlessly progressive condition, known as geographic atrophy (GA), that can lead to irreversible vision loss with no current FDA‑approved treatment options. This webinar focuses on GA—the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that is characterized by atrophic lesions in the central region of the macula. Join us to learn more about the prevalence, characteristics, and disease progression of GA.
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Speaker:
Philip J. Ferrone, MD, FASRS
President, American Society of Retina Specialists
Attending physician, Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York
Professor of Ophthalmology, Hofstra/Northwell
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Columbia University
Eye Care Professional and Patient Roundtable Highlights
Apellis Pharmaceuticals moderated a virtual roundtable discussion focused on the patient experience and provider perspective on geographic atrophy (GA). The panel included retinal specialist, Joseph M. Coney MD, FACS, who is recognized as one of the top ophthalmologists in the nation by Castle Connolly and selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America (2017-2018). We also heard from Gail and Diane, two patients currently living with GA, who shared their journey and the daily impact of living with this disease. In this insightful four-part series, the full panel provided an introduction to GA and navigated topics such as the diagnosis challenges, clinical management of the disease, and the urgent unmet need that exists.
This program is sponsored by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Every patient's experience with GA is unique. The participants in this video have been compensated by Apellis for their participation in this video.
Videos
Sponsored by Apellis
1. Friedman DS, O'Colmain BJ, Muñoz B, et al. Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in the United States. Arch Ophthalmol. 2004;122(4):564-572.
2. Kaszubski P, Ben Ami T, Saade C, Smith RT. Geographic atrophy and choroidal neovascularization in the same eye: a review. Ophthalmic Res. 2016;55(4):185-193.
3. Fleckenstein M, Mitchell P, Freund KB, et al. The progression of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmology. 2018;125(3):369-390.
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