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GLP-1 RAs Associated With Small ION Risk Increase

In an observational US target trial emulation, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist initiation was associated with about 3 to 4 more ischemic optic neuropathy cases per 10,000 patients over 18 months than two comparator drug classes.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • July 13, 2026

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GLP-1 RAs Associated With Small ION Risk Increase

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • July 13, 2026

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