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Has Anyone Gotten Shots For Dry AMD? Has It Stopped The Progression Of Degenerative Sight?

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January 4
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Complement inhibitor injections, such as pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) and avacincaptad pegol (Izervay), are approved treatments for geographic atrophy, a late stage of dry AMD. These injections aim to slow the progression of vision loss by controlling inflammation. While they don't cure AMD, they can help manage its progression Show Full Answer

Complement inhibitor injections, such as pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) and avacincaptad pegol (Izervay), are approved treatments for geographic atrophy, a late stage of dry AMD. These injections aim to slow the progression of vision loss by controlling inflammation. While they don't cure AMD, they can help manage its progression. For personalized advice, consult your ophthalmologist.

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