Geographic atrophy is characterised by progressive and irreversible retinal cell loss1
With the ageing population, prevalence of late AMD is predicted to reach over 18 million cases by 2040.1,2
Geographic atrophy progression is continuous and irreversible2-5
Diagnosing geographic atrophy early and monitoring progression enables timely support to help manage the condition.
Geographic atrophy can leave its mark on patients in more ways than one6-7
Patients with geographic atrophy can face a large emotional burden and loss of independence.6,7
Geographic atrophy poses a significant burden to patients8
Geographic atrophy and advanced dry AMD are both terms used to describe the advanced form of dry age related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a leading cause of blindness worldwide.1,9
Over 5 million people worldwide are affected by geographic atrophy, with prevalence increasing with age.1 It has a significant and negative impact on vision and quality of life.8
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References
- Fleckenstein M, et al. Ophthalmology. 2018;125(3):369–390.
- Boyer DS, et al. Retina. 2017;37(5):819–835.
- Lindblad AS, et al. Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(9):1168–1174.
- Holz FG, et al. Ophthalmology. 2014;121(5):1079–1091.
- Sunness JS, et al. Ophthalmology. 2007;114(2):271–277.
- Apellis & The Harris Poll. 2022. Geographic Atrophy Insights Survey (GAINS).
- Sivaprasad S, et al. Ophthalmol Ther. 2019;8(1):115–124.
- Patel P, et al. Clin Ophthalmol. 2020;14:15–28.
- Gehrs KM, et al. Ann Med. 2006;38(7):450–471.
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