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Semaglutide did not increase or reduce the risk of eye disorders (OR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.91-1.12) or diabetic retinopathy (OR, 1.04; 95% CI, 0.92-1.17).

Semaglutide can be considered safe regarding eye disorders and diabetic retinopathy.

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Semaglutide did not increase or reduce the risk of eye disorders (OR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.91-1.12) or diabetic retinopathy (OR, 1.04; 95% CI, 0.92-1.17).
Gabriella Richter da Natividade et al. · JAMA Ophthalmology · 2025

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Based on a comprehensive analysis of 78 trials.

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Ocular Adverse Events With Semaglutide

Gabriella Richter da Natividade et al. · JAMA Ophthalmology · 2025

DOI 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2025.2489

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