Join Us for An Expert-led Educational Program and Discussion on Geographic Atrophy:

Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration



 

Join us for a discussion about the relentless and irreversible nature of GA progression, the role of complement activity in lesion growth, and what this means for your patients with GA

 


Mohammad R. Rafieetary, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Charles Retina Institute
Optometrist
Germantown, TN

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
7:00 PM ET

 


Steven Ferrucci, O.D., F.A.A.O.
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Optometrist
Sepulveda, CA

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
6:00 PM PT

 


Jeffry D. Gerson, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Grin Eyecare
Optometrist
Olathe, KS

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
7:00 PM CT

Agenda

  • Welcome

  • GA Overview

  • Diagnostic Testing and Risk Factors

  • The Role of Complement in GA Pathophysiology

  • Current GA Management Options

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Enhance awareness of the GA disease state and the application of this knowledge to clinical practice

  • Improve the ability to identify imaging features associated with a higher risk of GA progression

  • Increase understanding of the relationship between GA disease progression and visual acuity and functional vision

  • Underscore the importance of GA diagnosis and prompt referral to a retina specialist as appropriate

 


This educational event is presented by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all faculty are paid consultants of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. This program is intended for healthcare providers only. 

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