BMC ophthalmology

Risk of worsening diabetic eye disease linked to GLP-1 receptor agonist treatments

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Abstract

The impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on diabetic retinopathy progression is not yet clear.

  • Diabetic retinopathy is a major cause of vision impairment in diabetics.
  • The role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in influencing the progression of diabetic retinopathy is still uncertain.
  • This review and meta-analysis seek to clarify the relationship between GLP-1RA therapy and diabetic retinopathy progression.

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