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To learn more about GA and IZERVAY, check out the videos below

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Shift GA to the slow lane

IZERVAY TV commercials

Video_IZERVAY TV Spot #1 Prescribed

In these videos, it’s all about shifting gears to slow down the progression of GA. GA can be unpredictable and progress rapidly, leading to irreversible vision loss. Ask your doctor how IZERVAY can shift GA to the slow lane.

Video_IZERVAY TV Spot

The Babs way

Barbara Costello: IZERVAY spokesperson

Video_Babs, an IZERVAY spokesperson

Babs is social media's favorite grandma, and she understands how important it is to be proactive about eye health. Knowing that dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)—a condition that can progress to geographic atrophy (GA)—ran in her family, Babs pays close attention to her eyes. Watch the full interview to hear how "The Babs way" helps her stay on top of eye health.

Retina specialists

Dr. Kitchens: The urgency of treatment for GA

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Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. John Kitchens explains the methods of diagnosing GA, the factors that contribute to the progression of GA, and why it’s so important to detect and treat GA early to slow its progression.

Dr. Kim: Prepare to start treatment with IZERVAY

Video_Dr. Kim, preparing to start treatment with IZERVAY

Vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Esther Kim speaks to the efficacy and safety of IZERVAY and how it can help slow the progression of GA and help patients feel empowered by taking charge of their care.

Dr. Sheth: Starting and staying on treatment with IZERVAY

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Dr. Veeral Sheth, Partner and Director of Clinical Trials at University Retina, speaks about the chronic nature of GA, and how treatment requires an ongoing commitment. Hear more about how he trusts IZERVAY to help patients slow disease progression and why staying on treatment is so important.

Real GA patient stories*

Meet Mary and hear how she's facing GA by taking action with IZERVAY

Video_Mary, an IZERVAY patient living with GA

After her GA diagnosis, Mary was determined to take action. Alongside her son, Eric, she researched treatment options and found IZERVAY. Hear about Mary’s journey to treatment and the hope she has to preserve her vision for longer. Read Mary's full GA story at https://www.prevention.com/health/health-conditions/a64747557/one-familys-journey-with-geographic-atrophy.

Jan, an IZERVAY patient living with GA, and her mother, Carolyn

Video_Jan, an IZERVAY patient living with GA, and her mother, Carolyn

Carolyn and Jan are not only mother and daughter, they're also best friends. Jan was worried when she was diagnosed with GA that everyday moments would slip from her view. Since her doctor prescribed IZERVAY, she's had more hope. Here, they share how they navigate the road ahead together.

Hear from Gail and her son, Dr. Nicholas Anderson, on their decision to start IZERVAY

Video_Gail, an IZERVAY patient living with GA, and her son, retina specialist Dr. Nicholas Anderson

Gail is not only a GA patient, but also the mother of retina specialist Dr. Nicholas Anderson. Listen to her unique perspective on starting treatment with IZERVAY. She and her son discuss how their special relationship helped shape their decision, and how important it is for patients to partner with their provider to create a treatment plan that makes them feel empowered.

*Individual results may vary. Patient stories reflect their experience at the time of filming.

Understanding GA and treatment

IZERVAY educational video

Video_Understanding GA and treatment with IZERVAY

Your journey toward slowing the progression of GA starts with learning about the condition and the benefits of treatment. Watch this educational video to help you take the next step—because if you act earlier, you may preserve your vision longer.

Discover available resources

Take advantage of helpful resources and GA information crafted with your journey in mind.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND USE

Do NOT receive IZERVAY 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:

  • Eye injections like the one for IZERVAY can cause an eye infection (endophthalmitis) or separation of layers of the retina (retinal detachment).
  • 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.
  • There is a risk of developing wet 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.
  • IZERVAY may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure after the injection. Your healthcare provider will monitor this after each injection.

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
  • Increase in eye pressure
  • Blurred vision
  • Wet age-related macular degeneration

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.

Please see full Prescribing Information for more information.

What is IZERVAYTM?

IZERVAY (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution) is a prescription eye injection, used to treat geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND USE

Do NOT receive IZERVAY 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:

  • Eye injections like the one for IZERVAY can cause an eye infection (endophthalmitis) or separation of layers of the retina (retinal detachment).
  • 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.
  • There is a risk of developing wet 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.
  • IZERVAY may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure after the injection. Your healthcare provider will monitor this after each injection.

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
  • Increase in eye pressure
  • Blurred vision
  • Wet age-related macular degeneration

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.

Please see full Prescribing Information for more information.

What is IZERVAYTM?

IZERVAY (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution) is a prescription eye injection, used to treat geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).