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How do you approach management of GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy in patients who develop NAION?

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Ophthalmology · The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Short answer is I recommend stopping the GLP-1 agonist if one eye has already developed NAION, for the sake of protecting the fellow eye.

The fact is, our knowledge is still growing in this matter. While some studies indicate links between GLP-1 agonists and NAION, there are so many discussions arou...

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