Tag: geographic atrophy
Izervay: FDA Approved Breakthrough for Geographic Atrophy
For the estimated 11 million Americans living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), geographic atrophy (GA) can be a daunting reality. Approximately 20% of patients with AMD will develop geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry AMD characterized by the progressive loss of healthy retinal …
Read MoreDr. Storey Shares Insight on GA and Diet
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common disease of the retina affecting an estimated one in 10 Americans over the age of 50. Advanced AMD can result in geographic atrophy, which is characterized by loss of retinal tissue. Austin Retina Associates’ Dr. Philip Storey recently contributed …
Read MoreFDA Approves First Ever Treatment for Geographic Atrophy due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
At Austin Retina Associates, we take pride in being able to offer our patients the latest advancements in treatment for many common and complex eye conditions affecting the retina. One new therapy that has recently earned approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat geographic …
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