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Geographic atrophy (GA), also known as atrophic age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or advanced dry AMD, is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that can result in the progressive and irreversible loss of retinal tissue (photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium, choriocapillaris) which can lead to a loss of central vision over time.
Pegcetacoplan is indicated to treat adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. [8] [9] [11] In February 2023, the indication was updated to include the treatment of people with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.
Gildeuretinol is an investigational new drug being developed by Alkeus Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of retinal diseases, particularly Stargardt disease and geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Avacincaptad pegol, sold under the brand name Izervay, is a medication used for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. [1] Avacincaptad pegol is a complement inhibitor. [1] Avacincaptad pegol was approved for medical use in the United States in August 2023. [2] [3] [4]
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In advanced stages of AMD, atrophy of the RPE (geographic atrophy) and/or development of new blood vessels (neovascularization) result in the death of photoreceptors and central vision loss. [citation needed] In the dry (nonexudative) form, drusen accumulates between the retina and the choroid, causing atrophy and scarring to the retina. In the ...
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Lampalizumab is an antigen-binding fragment of a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to complement factor D; it was developed as a potential treatment of geographic atrophy (atrophy of the retinal cells, retinal pigment epithelium, and choriocapillaris) secondary to age-related macular degeneration.