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Current evidence remains insufficient to establish definitive conclusions regarding the association of semaglutide with NAION.

Further research is needed to clarify the risk of NAION with semaglutide.

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Despite the fact that an association between semaglutide treatment and NAION was found, current evidence remains insufficient to establish definitive conclusions regarding its association with NAION.
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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