1.6 years
67% of patients with GA lose the ability to drive*5
2 years
50% of patients with GA lose 2 lines of vision6
2.5 years
for GA to reach
the central fovea7
the central fovea7
GA may impact patients sooner than you expect
Every year, patients with GA can experience further disease progression and loss of photoreceptors, resulting in changes to visual function that can affect daily activities and may ultimately lead to loss of independence.4-6,8
1.5 million patients in the US live with GA, but 75% of patients are undiagnosed.9,10
Early detection means early protection
A comprehensive eye examination with imaging can help with early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of GA. GA is a heterogeneous disease, so it’s important to be vigilant and look for key biomarkers in the imaging modalities you have in your office.
*Bilateral GA.
RPE=retinal pigment epithelium.
Images courtesy of Dr Mark Dunbar.
RPE=retinal pigment epithelium.
Images courtesy of Dr Mark Dunbar.