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Risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in patients prescribed semaglutide

JAMA Ophthalmology

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: The findings of this study suggest an association between semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist, and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. As this was an observational study, future study is required to assess causality. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Joseph F. Rizzo III, M.D., email joseph_rizzo@meei.harvard.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.2296)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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