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Has anyone received shots for dry AMD? I've gotten shots for one eye that has wet AMD but nothing for the dry AMD eye.

A myAMDteam Member asked a question 💭
Cleveland, OH

I have one eye that has wet AMD and I got shots for this eye but not the other eye with dry AMD. A few years ago I was told there was no treatment for dry AMD. Now I see that has changed with Syfovre (?) and Izevay.

January 4, 2025
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Yes, treatments for dry AMD have advanced recently. Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) and Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) are now approved for geographic atrophy, a late stage of dry AMD. These injections aim to slow the progression of damage by reducing inflammation. If you're interested, discuss these options with your eye doctor to Show Full Answer

Yes, treatments for dry AMD have advanced recently. Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) and Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) are now approved for geographic atrophy, a late stage of dry AMD. These injections aim to slow the progression of damage by reducing inflammation. If you're interested, discuss these options with your eye doctor to see if they're suitable for your dry AMD eye.

January 4, 2025

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