GA Won’t Wait™

Geographic Atrophy (GA) is the dry advanced form of age-related macular degeneration affecting about 1.5 million people in the US.

GA is irreversible and can damage the parts of your eye responsible for central vision in as few as 2.5 years.* As GA progresses it can make it harder to:

  • Recognize faces
  • Participate in hobbies
  • Carry out daily activities

*According to a study of 3640 patients with AMD, the median time to developing central GA, after any GA diagnosis in at least one eye for a subset of 397 patients, was 2.5 years.

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GA Symptoms†

Some of the signs and symptoms of GA:

A dark house with lights on

Difficulty seeing in the dark

A hazy and blurred calendar

Hazy or blurred vision (less sharp or detailed)

A block game set that appears wavy

Straight lines appear wavy

A man with a blur over his face

A small but growing blurry spot in the center of vision, making it harder to recognize faces

Multicolored jackets hanging in a closet with dull and washed-out colors

Colors seem dull or washed out

†For illustration purposes only. Vision impairment due to GA may vary.

You may not notice vision changes when looking at an eye chart. However, reading, driving at night, and recognizing faces may become harder as GA damages your eyes. Regular eye exams are important to catch GA damage early.

Talk to your eye doctor if you notice any symptoms of GA.

How GA can affect your vision over time‡

GA can change your vision faster than you may think.

How GA can affect your vision over time‡

GA can change your vision faster than you may think.

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If you are noticing vision changes talk to an eye doctor as soon as possible.

Links to third-party physician locator tools have been provided for your convenience. Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., does not endorse or recommend any specific eye care professional included in the locator tools and is not responsible for the information or actions of any physician listed.

Downloadable Resources

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The Doctor Discussion Guide can help you prepare for the next visit with your eye doctor.

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The Amsler Grid can help you track your vision at home.

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These resources are not intended to provide individual treatment or medical advice. Always speak with your eye doctor about questions or concerns you may have about your vision.

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Every person’s experience with GA is unique. The resources on this website are meant to be informational only and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider about any medical decisions, including how to manage the daily symptoms of GA, and how your vision loss may affect your everyday life.