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Co-Management Strategies in GA Care: Recognizing Geographic Atrophy Earlier

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    Geographic atrophy (GA) care requires a continuous system of detection, referral, and treatment for optimal management.

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    Recent FDA approvals of complement inhibitor therapies necessitate earlier detection and proactive referral for GA.

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    Optometrists and ophthalmologists play a critical role in identifying GA early, ideally before foveal involvement.

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    Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is essential for detecting early structural changes associated with GA.

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    Early detection of GA is foundational to modern retinal care, emphasizing the need for refined imaging and timely referrals.

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Co-Management Strategies in GA Care: Recognizing Geographic Atrophy Earlier

  • by Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, Ankur M. Shah, MD, FASRS

  • May 1, 2026

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