The Carroll Center for the Blind, in partnership with Apellis Pharmaceuticals, invites you to a free, two-part webinar series designed to educate and empower individuals affected by Geographic Atrophy (GA)—an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating life with GA, supporting a loved one, or working in the field, this series is your opportunity to hear directly from experts, ask questions, and access resources that can help.

Exploring Your Treatment Options

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Featuring Dr. Marisa Tieger, Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine, this second session will provide a detailed look at current FDA-approved treatment options for GA, including Syfovre and Izervay. Dr. Tieger will explain how these treatments work, what makes them different, who is eligible, and how to access them. The session will also cover what to realistically expect from treatment and how vision rehabilitation can support quality of life.

What You’ll Learn

• What treatments are currently available for GA
• Key considerations when choosing a treatment
• How to access treatment, including insurance and referrals
• Eligibility requirements and the screening process
• Navigating life after treatment, including vision rehabilitation services

Whether you’re living with Geographic Atrophy, supporting someone who is, or working in the field, this is your opportunity to learn, engage, and ask questions directly from the Apellis team.

This webinar will be recorded and made available on our YouTube channel after the event. Make sure to subscribe to receive a notification when the recording is available!

About the Speaker

Dr. Marisa Tieger is a vitreoretinal surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine. A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine, she completed her residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, where she served as Chief Resident and Director of the Ocular Trauma Service, followed by a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery. Dr. Tieger provides both medical and surgical care for a range of retinal diseases and has a special interest in ocular trauma and infectious retinal conditions. She is also an accomplished academic clinician with ongoing research and a strong commitment to patient education and care.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need help registering, please email development@car​roll.org.