What may happen to your
RETINA
What you may
SEE
Representation of vision loss for illustrative purposes only.
What it's like to have GA
Subtle changes in vision are a sign of GA progression
SYMPTOM SIMULATOR
Recognize the symptoms associated with GA
Everyone experiences GA symptoms differently. Image is for illustrative purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any or multiple of these symptoms.
Even if your symptoms seem mild, or you currently have no symptoms, GA may still be progressing
LESIONS AND VISION
GA may be progressing faster than you think
PARTNER WITH A SPECIALIST
Talk to your retina specialist today about starting treatment
Partner with your retina specialist to slow down GA progression, which could help preserve your vision longer, so you may have more time seeing what you love.
Find a retina specialist
It is so important for patients to talk to their doctor because this disease can progress unpredictably. I wanted to preserve my vision as long as I could and I talked to my doctor about my options to help do that.”– Jan, real GA patient
The goal of treatment is to slow GA, which could help preserve your vision longer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND USE
Do NOT receive IZERVAY® (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution) if you:
- Have an infection in or around your eye
- Have active swelling in or around your eye that may include pain and redness
IZERVAY can cause serious side effects including:
- Eye Infection and Retinal Detachment: Eye injections like the one for IZERVAY can cause an eye infection (endophthalmitis) or separation of layers of the retina (retinal detachment).
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): There is a risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with IZERVAY. You should report any symptoms (visual distortions such as straight lines seeming bent, deterioration in vision, dark spots, loss of central vision) to your healthcare provider to monitor.
- Increase in Eye Pressure: IZERVAY may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure after the injection. Your healthcare provider will monitor this after each injection.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have redness of the eye, eye pain, increased discomfort, worsening eye redness, blurred or decreased vision, an increased number of small specks floating in your vision, flashes of light, or increased sensitivity to light.
Before receiving IZERVAY tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions including if you:
- Have a history of seeing flashes of light or small specks floating in your vision and if you have a sudden increase of size and number of these specks.
- Have high pressure in the eye or if you have glaucoma.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
- Are taking any medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Tell your healthcare provider about any medicine you take.
What should I avoid while receiving IZERVAY?
- Your vision may be impaired after receiving an eye injection or after an eye exam. Do not drive or use machinery until your vision has recovered sufficiently.
What are the most common side effects of IZERVAY?
- Blood in the white of the eye
- Blurred vision
- Increase in eye pressure
- Wet AMD
- Mild corneal irritation
- Eye pain
These are not all the possible side effects of IZERVAY. Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is IZERVAY?
IZERVAY is a prescription eye injection, used to treat geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced form of dry AMD.
Please click here for accompanying full Prescribing Information.
Do NOT receive IZERVAY® (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution) if you:
- Have an infection in or around your eye
- Have active swelling in or around your eye that may include pain and redness
IZERVAY can cause serious side effects including:
- Eye Infection and Retinal Detachment: Eye injections like the one for IZERVAY can cause an eye infection (endophthalmitis) or separation of layers of the retina (retinal detachment).
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): There is a risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with IZERVAY. You should report any symptoms (visual distortions such as straight lines seeming bent, deterioration in vision, dark spots, loss of central vision) to your healthcare provider to monitor.
- Increase in Eye Pressure: IZERVAY may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure after the injection. Your healthcare provider will monitor this after each injection.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have redness of the eye, eye pain, increased discomfort, worsening eye redness, blurred or decreased vision, an increased number of small specks floating in your vision, flashes of light, or increased sensitivity to light.
Before receiving IZERVAY tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions including if you:
- Have a history of seeing flashes of light or small specks floating in your vision and if you have a sudden increase of size and number of these specks.
- Have high pressure in the eye or if you have glaucoma.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
- Are taking any medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Tell your healthcare provider about any medicine you take.
What should I avoid while receiving IZERVAY?
- Your vision may be impaired after receiving an eye injection or after an eye exam. Do not drive or use machinery until your vision has recovered sufficiently.
What are the most common side effects of IZERVAY?
- Blood in the white of the eye
- Blurred vision
- Increase in eye pressure
- Wet AMD
- Mild corneal irritation
- Eye pain
These are not all the possible side effects of IZERVAY. Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is IZERVAY?
IZERVAY is a prescription eye injection, used to treat geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced form of dry AMD.
Please click here for accompanying full Prescribing Information.