Geographic Atrophy: Knowledge, Hope, and Help

Are you living with geographic atrophy or have a family member who has been diagnosed with geographic atrophy? If so, please join Prevent Blindness for this 60-minute community forum on Tuesday, October 28th from 7:00-8:00pm Eastern to:

  • Learn about geographic atrophy – what it is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed
  • Understand the patient experience of individuals living with geographic atrophy
  • Learn about the resources available to those living with geographic atrophy

Moderator: Kira Baldonado, MPH, Executive Vice President, Prevent Blindness

Speakers include:

  • John W. Kitchens, MD, Retina Specialist, Retina Associates of Kentucky
  • Julie Grutzmacher, MSW, MPH, Director of Patient Advocacy + Population Health Initiatives, Prevent Blindness
  • Diane Marshall, Prevent Blindness Patient Engagement Program Graduate, Individual Living with Geographic Atrophy
  • Pete Poulsen, Prevent Blindness Patient Engagement Program Graduate, Retired Business Communication Coordinator, Individual Living with Geographic Atrophy

 

This virtual event is supported by funding from Apellis, Astellas, and Johnson & Johnson.

 

REGISTER TODAY!

https://preventblindness.org/ga-webinar