Geographic Atrophy Webinar Series – Part 1
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.
Understanding Geographic Atrophy
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Featuring Dr. Michelle Liang, Vitreoretinal Surgeon at the New England Eye Center and Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, this first session provides an overview of Geographic Atrophy and its relationship to dry AMD. Dr. Liang will discuss early symptoms, the importance of timely diagnosis, how to access appropriate care, and what to expect in the early stages after diagnosis.
What You’ll Learn
- What Geographic Atrophy is and how it relates to dry AMD
- How to recognize early signs and symptoms
- Why early diagnosis is critical
- How to access the right care at the right time
- What to expect after diagnosis and available resources
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. Michelle C. Liang is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon at the New England Eye Center and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at the University at Buffalo, ophthalmology training at the New England Eye Center, and fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at New England Eye Center / Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. Dr. Liang treats a wide range of medical and surgical retinal conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, and was the first in New England to surgically implant the Argus II retinal prosthesis. She is widely published, co-editor of Anti-VEGF Use in Ophthalmology, and actively involved in teaching and clinical research focused on retinal imaging and emerging therapies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need help registering, please email development@carroll.org.
