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.

Many novel treatment approaches are being investigated to halt progression of geographic atrophy (GA) or, potentially, even reverse the retinal damage. The major categories include novel complement ...

There is currently no cure for geographic atrophy (GA) – in other words, no effective therapy to entirely halt the disease process, restore vision or reverse the damage to the retina. Currently ...

Of these, 64 patients developed geographic atrophy (dry advanced AMD) and 46 developed neovascular AMD (wet advanced AMD). The blood tests showed particularly strong predictive value for geographic ...

FDA Fast Track designation has been granted to CTx001 for Geographic Atrophy secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration CTx001 is an investigational AAV-based gene therapy designed to modulate ...

While pivotal research on therapies for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and geographic atrophy (GA) focused on one condition or the other, retina specialists commonly encounter ...

(RTTNews) - Astellas Pharma Inc. (ALPMY, ALPMY) announced positive 24-month results from the Phase 3 GATHER2 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Izervay (avacincaptad pegol ...

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 ...

—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 is an eye condition that can severely impact a person’s vision, which can affect their routine and independence. Once a person develops geographic atrophy, it cannot be reversed and ...