News Release

Semaglutide and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

JAMA Ophthalmology

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: The results of this study suggest a modest increase in the risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy among individuals with type 2 diabetes associated with semaglutide use, smaller than that previously reported, and warranting further investigation into the clinical implications of this association. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Cindy X. Cai, MD, MS, email ccai6@jhmi.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.6555)

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