Reports link GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro to vision loss, prompting concerns over their safety.

A new review reports that nine people taking semaglutide and tirzepatide — the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications — ...

Following the onset of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, regular stroke workup may be necessary.

Patients with vs without nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy demonstrated an elevated risk for stroke. Individuals with vs without nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy ...

Clinical practice guidelines on the use of antiplatelet therapy should aim to be more consistent in how they prioritize ischemic and bleeding risks across patient groups, argue the authors of a new ...

Gluten neuropathy refers to damage that can occur to peripheral nerves in people with gluten sensitivity. Peripheral nerves are the nerves that travel from the spine and the brain to the other areas ...

Polyneuropathy is also known as peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral nerves are nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. They relay information between the central nervous system (CNS ...

Objective Evaluating the potential role of neuromuscular ultrasonography (NMUS) in assessing optic nerve affection in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), compared with healthy controls ...

Semaglutide exposure was significantly associated with a higher incidence rate and independently predicted a higher risk for upcoming nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, even when ...

Sometimes, conditions other than ON can cause similar symptoms. These include: anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, when part of your optic nerve is not getting enough blood Leber hereditary optic ...

Other effects may be more serious and include: Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, the sudden loss of central vision due to the decreased blood flow to the optic nerve Posterior reversible ...