A revolutionary and novel approach to the treatment of macular degeneration has emerged. “For years, we as retina specialists have had no treatment for more advanced forms of macular degeneration, termed geographic atrophy,” said Dr. Christy Harvey. Geographic atrophy is essentially “blind spots” in the vision which gradually enlarge and can significantly compromise central vision over time. The new treatments aim to slow (not inhibit) the growth of these devastating lesions. The two new treatments are both injectables, given every 1-2 months. These injections, Syfovre and Izervay, each have pros and cons and this can be further discussed during a visit with your ophthalmologist. At Fox Valley Ophthalmology, Dr. Lucas Wendel, Dr. Saima Jalal, and Dr. Christy Harvey all offer this treatment. To determine if you are a candidate for these injections, you would need to be evaluated by your ophthalmologist.
