5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration leading to irreversible vision loss.

• 2

  Early detection and monitoring of GA progression are essential for optometrists to prevent significant visual impairment.

• 3

  Dilated fundus exams and multimodal imaging, such as FAF and OCT, are critical for identifying and assessing GA lesions.

• 4

  Certain lesion characteristics, like multifocality and extrafoveal location, can indicate a higher risk of faster GA progression.

• 5

  Optometrists play a key role in early GA detection, allowing for timely intervention and referral for treatment.