Geographic Atrophy

The Opti-GAIN study from Complement Therapeutics is assessing the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy in GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) of CTx001.

The Opti-GAIN study from Complement Therapeutics is assessing the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy in GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) of CTx001.

Q1 2026 eye-care roundup: first dual-agent presbyopia drop, new EDOF IOL, wet AMD phase 3 win, and gene-therapy advances.

Phase 2 ArMaDa data show statistically significant 31% reduction in GA lesion growth with OCU410 at 12 months, with a favorable safety profile supporting phase 3 development.

The trial, sponsored by ONL Therapeutics, aims to enroll approximately 324 patients across sites in Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Joseph Anaya, MD, and Ashkan Abbey, MD, discuss the financial barriers facing patients with geographic atrophy, including Medicare coverage limitations, out-of-pocket costs, and the role of assistance programs such as Good Days in expanding treatment access.

Dhoot discusses the full results of the 5-year GALE extension study of pegcetacoplan in patients with GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

University of Utah data show US ophthalmic drug and eye drop shortages last longer and occur more often, affecting local and systemic medications equally.

Three real-world GA cases reveal why early imaging-guided treatment matters, how fast vision can decline, and how to manage CNV risk with anti-VEGF.

Steffen Schmitz-Valckenberg, MD, discusses how optical coherence tomography-based models may enable rapid, noninvasive assessment of functional loss in GA.

From artificial intelligence and IOL innovation to biosimilars, geographic atrophy, and postoperative eye protection, Joshua Mali, MD, FASRS, shares what he believes will define ophthalmology in the year ahead.

Steffen Schmitz-Valckenberg, MD, discusses how optical coherence tomography-based models may enable rapid, noninvasive assessment of functional loss in GA at Angiogenesis 2026.

Experts debate real-world retina cases—mystery vitreous hemorrhage, floater vitrectomy, buckle comeback, PDR laser vs anti-VEGF, GA timing.

The results of a multicenter controlled clinical trial showed that the device resulted in “a significant improvement in visual acuity (VA) from baseline to month 12.

The deal will see MeiraGTx assume development rights to ZipBio’s experimental therapies targeting the complement pathway in geographic atrophy (GA).

MTII tracking in geographic atrophy reveals central macula preservation and predicts vision loss better than lesion area, shaping future trial endpoints.

From artificial intelligence and IOL innovation to biosimilars, geographic atrophy, and postoperative eye protection, Joshua Mali, MD, FASRS, shares what he believes will define ophthalmology in the year ahead.

Imaging and biomarkers are driving earlier, more individualized GA treatment

Learn how multimodal imaging and complement inhibitors reshape geographic atrophy care, guiding early treatment, CNV monitoring, and AI-driven follow-up.

A total of 38 patients were included in the study. All underwent implantation of the PRIMAretinal prosthetic chip with the goal of restoring vision.

The trial is evaluating OCU410 (AAV5-RORA) for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration.

The Investigational New Drug (IND) application from Complement Therapeutics for CTx001 was previously approved by the FDA in October 2025

New US patent boosts Nanoscope’s MCO-010 optogenetic therapy as long-term studies show lasting safety and vision gains in retinal disease.

Knowing what’s on the market for AMD and GA aids in preserving vision.