VIDEO: ‘Still in the dark ages’ in how to best monitor geographic atrophy

CHICAGO — In this video, Clement K. Chan, MD, FACS, discusses highlights from the AAO meeting, including presentations on pegcetacoplan and avacincaptad pegol for the treatment of geographic atrophy.

In addition, Chan, a retina specialist at Desert Retina Consultants, recaps a panel discussion during which experts shared their opinions on the use of these therapies for the treatment of GA.

References:

• Brown D. Pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy in AMD. Presented at: American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting; Oct. 18-21, 2024; Chicago.
• Jaffe G. Avacincaptad for geographic atrophy in AMD. Presented at: American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting; Oct. 18-21, 2024; Chicago.

Chan reports no relevant financial disclosures.

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