Arshad Khanani, MD: A Breakthrough in Geographic Atrophy Treatment

One of the most notable topics discussed at the 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting in Chicago was new advancements in geographic atrophy (GA) treatment. A form of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), there are no currently available treatments for the debilitating disease. In this episode of DocTalk, we spoke with Arshad Khanani, MD, Director of Clinical Research, Sierra Eye Associates, on the findings from the GATHER2 trial on avacincaptad pegol for the treatment of GA. Throughout our conversation, Khanani laid out the first-time efficacy results of the phase 3 trial and its patient population, the overall safety of the agent, and what it might mean to alleviate the biggest unmet need in retina today. We hope you enjoy. If you are interested in more content from AAO 2022 or our ophthalmology coverage, visit us at HCPLive.