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A Canadian study links GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) to an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in diabetic patients.
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The study analyzed data from 139,002 patients aged 66 and older, revealing a 0.2% incidence of nAMD in GLP-1RA users versus 0.1% in non-users.
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Cox proportional hazard models indicated that GLP-1RA exposure more than doubled the risk of developing nAMD.
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Most patients in the study were prescribed semaglutide, with a small percentage receiving lixisenatide, but specific brands were not differentiated.
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The findings highlight the need for further research into the ocular risks of GLP-1RAs and suggest clinicians should monitor patients closely.
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