Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy: Earlier Intervention and New Management Approaches


Activity Description

This group of retinal disease experts came together to establish a set of best practices for caring for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy (GA), especially for optometrists who do not specialize in retinal disease. To guide the conversation, the group answered a set of survey questions prior to the panel discussion. The results of the survey are discussed throughout this paper. The individual approaches to patient care are similar but there are some strategic differences that align with specific practice settings, patient populations and years of experience.


Accreditation Statements

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The Fundingsland Group, LLC is a COPE-Approved Administrator.

COPELogo w AccreditationThis activity, COPE Activity Number TBD, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. This course is approved for 1.50 hours of CE.

Course # 104023-TD
Activity #: 132725

COPE advises optometrists to contact the State or Provincial Board where they are licensed for verification of what is acceptable for license renewal.


Release Date: 04-30-2026

Expiration Date: 04-30-2027

Target Audience

This accredited educational activity is designed for optometrists. 

Grant Support Statement

This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Carl Zeiss Meditec.

 

Faculty  

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Mary Beth Yackey, OD

  • Program Chair
  • Cincinnati Eye Institute/EyeCare Partners
  • Batavia, Ohio
Mark Dunbar

Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO

  • Faculty
  • University of Miami Health System
  • Miami, Florida
Mohammad Rafieetary OD

Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO

  • Faculty
  • Charles Retina Institute
  • Germantown, Tennessee
Julie Rodman

Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO

  • Faculty
  • NSU Eye Institute
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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