At first, you may not notice changes when looking at an eye chart, but GA lesions can continue to progress and irreversibly damage your vision over time.

GA symptoms include:

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Difficulty recognizing faces

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Difficulty driving and seeing in low light

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Straight lines appearing wavy or distorted

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Colors appearing dull or faded

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Missing or blurry spots in central vision

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Hazy or blurred vision

For illustrative purposes only. Vision impairment due to GA may vary.

The symptoms of GA affect everyone differently. Get regular eye exams and speak to your eye doctor if you notice any vision changes.

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