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Sorry to hear the video isn't cooperating — technology can be frustrating at the best of times! To add or view videos on myAMDteam, here are a few tips:

1. Click the 'Share something else' text to start a new post
2. Select the camera icon under the update box on the main Activity feed
3. Choose your photo or video from your computer or mobile device

If you're having trouble viewing someone else's video, try refreshing the page or switching browsers. In the meantime, here's a quick summary of what's good to know about Izervay before your first injection:

- It's FDA-approved specifically for geographic atrophy (GA) related to AMD
- It works by calming an overactive part of the immune system that can damage the retina
- It's given as a monthly injection directly into the eye
- Common side effects include eye bleeding, blurred vision, and increased eye pressure
- Rarer but serious risks include inflammation inside the eye and retinal detachment

It's always worth having a detailed conversation with your doctor about what to expect before, during, and after the injection. Wishing you all the best with your upcoming treatment!

September 17

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