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While significant strides have been made in treating wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the same cannot be said for its more prevalent counterpart, dry AMD. Dry AMD accounts for approximately 85-90% of all cases, yet a major unmet need remains for a disease-modifying treatment. The current standard of care for dry AMD is limited to lifestyle modifications and nutritional supplements, such as the AREDS2 formula, which can slow progression but do not halt or reverse the disease. This lack of a definitive therapy represents a substantial clinical and commercial opportunity, driving a frenzy of research and development activity across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Companies are exploring a range of innovative approaches, including complement inhibitors, gene therapies, and neuroprotective agents, to address the underlying causes of dry AMD. The recent FDA approval of therapies for geographic atrophy, the advanced form of dry AMD, marks a major milestone and a turning point for the market. This breakthrough has opened the door for new competition and further innovation, with the ultimate goal of developing treatments that can be administered earlier in the disease's progression. The immense patient population and the absence of a cure make dry AMD a prime area of focus for future market growth and innovation. For an in-depth look at this critical segment and the promising therapies in the pipeline, you can refer to the comprehensive Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market report.