The impact of weight-loss drugs on eye health
Dr Arvind Gupta reviews the latest research on the ocular effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists
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Dr Arvind Gupta is a consultant at Health New Zealand Counties Manukau and Auckland, one of the directors at Eye Doctors, Auckland and specialises in cataract surgery with premium IOL, neuro-ophthalmology and medical retina.
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Dr Arvind Gupta reviews the latest research on the ocular effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists
An 82-year-old male patient was referred to the neuro-ophthalmology clinic with a history of decreased vision in the lower half of the left eye (LE) for the last 6 months, which was accidentally discovered when he covered his right eye. He was presumed to have had non-arteritic anterior ischaemic op
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus. In most patients it is symmetrical between the two eyes. In 5-10% of patients, however, DR can be