Dr. David Chin Yee describes how to spot early signs of geographic atrophy and explores promising new therapies that may slow progression and improve vision. At EyeCon 2024, David Chin Yee, MD, presented a talk entitled, “Geographic atrophy (GA): What every optometrist should know.” In his presentation, Chin Yee discusses educating healthcare professionals on recognizing GA through imaging tools like fundus photography and OCT, highlighting symptoms such as decreased reading speed and difficulty in low light. It emphasizes the importance of early detection and frequent monitoring, recommending reevaluations every three months, and mentions emerging therapies targeting complement inhibition and gene therapy that may slow progression or potentially improve vision in the future.