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Geographic Atrophy Week

December 1-7

Geographic Atrophy (GA) is the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which leads to vision loss in the center of one’s vision. This week, Prevent Blindness provides free information, fact sheets and social media graphics to inform the public of the disease that affects an estimated one million people in the United States. This year’s GA Week is generously supported by Silver sponsor Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Vision changes due to GA may include:

Difficulty seeing in the center of your vision, which is needed for reading, recognizing faces, and driving
Numbers or letters disappearing or missing when reading
A dim or dark spot in your central or near central (side) vision
Trouble seeing in dim light
Needing extra light to read
Dull or washed out colors
Vision not as clear or sharp

However, in the early stages of GA, there may be no notable symptoms.

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Prevent Blindness Year in Review

We are deeply grateful for the remarkable progress Prevent Blindness has made in 2025 to advance our mission: to prevent blindness and preserve sight. This past year brought transformational growth, new partnerships, and powerful moments of impact. Each of these milestones was made possible by our dedicated supporters, volunteers, affiliates, and staff.

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