Eye on Ocular Health

Author: ReachMD

Eye on Ocular Health features expert commentary on the management and prevention of debilitating eye problems, such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular traumas, and chronic dry eye. This series features commentary from renowned ophthalmologists discussing the most successful diagnostic and treatment options emerging in practice.
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Recognizing Geographic Atrophy Progression in AMD
Wednesday, 24 June, 2026

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Jaclyn Kovach, MD Geographic atrophy can develop long before traditional visual acuity testing reflects the true impact of disease, making early identification critical in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this discussion with Dr. Brian McDonough, Dr. Jaclyn Kovach reviews the imaging findings and biologic drivers associated with geographic atrophy progression and shares practical approaches to patient monitoring. Dr. Kovach is a Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and the Fellowship Director at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.