Geographic atrophy linked to vision loss, higher healthcare costs, and fall risk
Geographic atrophy (GA) was associated with progressive vision loss, higher healthcare costs, and a potential increase in the risk of falls and fractures, according to a study from the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS Registry. Researchers evaluated 63,616 patients aged 50 years or older who had valid visual acuity (VA) measurements before and after diagnosis.... ...