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Study · Observational study · n = 355 · 2026

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Optic Ischaemic Neuropathy in Incretin-Based Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Real-World Safety Data.

Kakkar AK, Payra S, Charaya A

Diabetes, obesity & metabolism8 Jun 2026

Summary

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Results from this study5

5 results from studies that gave the peptide. 5 results from people.

  1. 01HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    Among semaglutide-associated optic ischaemic neuropathy reports, disability was documented in 18% of cases.

    In plain wordsAmong semaglutide-associated optic ischaemic neuropathy reports, disability was documented in 18% of cases.

    Outcome
    Not applicableDisability in semaglutide-associated reports
    Study

    n = 355

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Eye
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    Disability
    18%
    semaglutide-associated reports

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Among semaglutide-associated reports, mean age was 59 years; disability was documented in 18% and hospitalization in 11% of cases.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Semaglutide demonstrated a strong post-marketing safety signal for optic ischaemic neuropathy (355 reports; ROR 94.45, 95% CI: 83.02-107.45; PRR 93.77, 95% CI: 82.48-106.61).
    Summary · context
    This study used the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to evaluate and compare pharmacovigilance signals for optic ischaemic neuropathy across six incretin-based therapies.
    Summary · context
    Adverse event reports from each drug's approval date through Q3 2025 were extracted using OpenVigil 2.1.
    Summary · context
    The Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities term "optic ischaemic neuropathy" was used as the outcome.
    Summary · context
    Disproportionality analysis was performed using reporting odds ratio (ROR) and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) with 95% confidence intervals, applying Evans' criteria, restricted to primary suspect drug reports.
  2. 02HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    Among semaglutide-associated optic ischaemic neuropathy reports, hospitalization was documented in 11% of cases.

    In plain wordsAmong semaglutide-associated optic ischaemic neuropathy reports, hospitalization was documented in 11% of cases.

    Outcome
    Not applicableHospitalization in semaglutide-associated reports
    Study

    n = 355

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Eye
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    Hospitalization
    11%
    semaglutide-associated reports

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Among semaglutide-associated reports, mean age was 59 years; disability was documented in 18% and hospitalization in 11% of cases.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Semaglutide demonstrated a strong post-marketing safety signal for optic ischaemic neuropathy (355 reports; ROR 94.45, 95% CI: 83.02-107.45; PRR 93.77, 95% CI: 82.48-106.61).
    Summary · context
    This study used the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to evaluate and compare pharmacovigilance signals for optic ischaemic neuropathy across six incretin-based therapies.
    Summary · context
    Adverse event reports from each drug's approval date through Q3 2025 were extracted using OpenVigil 2.1.
    Summary · context
    The Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities term "optic ischaemic neuropathy" was used as the outcome.
    Summary · context
    Disproportionality analysis was performed using reporting odds ratio (ROR) and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) with 95% confidence intervals, applying Evans' criteria, restricted to primary suspect drug reports.
  3. 03HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    In primary-suspect pharmacovigilance reports, semaglutide had an optic ischaemic neuropathy reporting signal (355 reports; ROR 94.45, 95% CI 83.02-107.45; PRR 93.77, 95% CI 82.48-106.61).

    In plain wordsIn primary-suspect safety reports, semaglutide had an optic ischaemic neuropathy reporting signal; this does not measure incidence.

    Outcome
    IncreaseOptic ischaemic neuropathy safety signal
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Eye
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    ROR
    94.45
    95% CI 83.02-107.45
    PRR
    93.77
    95% CI 82.48-106.61

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Semaglutide demonstrated a strong post-marketing safety signal for optic ischaemic neuropathy (355 reports; ROR 94.45, 95% CI: 83.02-107.45; PRR 93.77, 95% CI: 82.48-106.61).
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study used the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to evaluate and compare pharmacovigilance signals for optic ischaemic neuropathy across six incretin-based therapies.
    Summary · context
    Adverse event reports from each drug's approval date through Q3 2025 were extracted using OpenVigil 2.1.
    Summary · context
    The Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities term "optic ischaemic neuropathy" was used as the outcome.
    Summary · context
    Disproportionality analysis was performed using reporting odds ratio (ROR) and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) with 95% confidence intervals, applying Evans' criteria, restricted to primary suspect drug reports.
  4. 04HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    In primary-suspect pharmacovigilance reports, tirzepatide had an optic ischaemic neuropathy reporting signal (49 reports; ROR 2.94, 95% CI 2.20-3.93; PRR 2.94, 95% CI 2.20-3.93).

    In plain wordsIn primary-suspect safety reports, tirzepatide had an optic ischaemic neuropathy reporting signal; this does not measure incidence.

    Outcome
    IncreaseOptic ischaemic neuropathy safety signal
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Eye
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    ROR
    2.94
    95% CI 2.20-3.93
    PRR
    2.94
    95% CI 2.20-3.93

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Tirzepatide and liraglutide also exhibited significant safety signals (49 reports; ROR 2.94, 95% CI: 2.20-3.93; PRR 2.94, 95% CI: 2.20-3.93; and 13 reports; ROR 4.58, 95% CI: 2.65-7.91; PRR 4.58, 95% CI: 2.65-7.91, respectively).
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study used the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to evaluate and compare pharmacovigilance signals for optic ischaemic neuropathy across six incretin-based therapies.
    Summary · context
    Adverse event reports from each drug's approval date through Q3 2025 were extracted using OpenVigil 2.1.
    Summary · context
    The Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities term "optic ischaemic neuropathy" was used as the outcome.
    Summary · context
    Disproportionality analysis was performed using reporting odds ratio (ROR) and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) with 95% confidence intervals, applying Evans' criteria, restricted to primary suspect drug reports.
  5. 05HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    In primary-suspect pharmacovigilance reports, liraglutide had an optic ischaemic neuropathy reporting signal (13 reports; ROR 4.58, 95% CI 2.65-7.91; PRR 4.58, 95% CI 2.65-7.91).

    In plain wordsIn primary-suspect safety reports, liraglutide had an optic ischaemic neuropathy reporting signal; this does not measure incidence.

    Outcome
    IncreaseOptic ischaemic neuropathy safety signal
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Eye
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    ROR
    4.58
    95% CI 2.65-7.91
    PRR
    4.58
    95% CI 2.65-7.91

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Tirzepatide and liraglutide also exhibited significant safety signals (49 reports; ROR 2.94, 95% CI: 2.20-3.93; PRR 2.94, 95% CI: 2.20-3.93; and 13 reports; ROR 4.58, 95% CI: 2.65-7.91; PRR 4.58, 95% CI: 2.65-7.91, respectively).
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This study used the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to evaluate and compare pharmacovigilance signals for optic ischaemic neuropathy across six incretin-based therapies.
    Summary · context
    Adverse event reports from each drug's approval date through Q3 2025 were extracted using OpenVigil 2.1.
    Summary · context
    The Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities term "optic ischaemic neuropathy" was used as the outcome.
    Summary · context
    Disproportionality analysis was performed using reporting odds ratio (ROR) and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) with 95% confidence intervals, applying Evans' criteria, restricted to primary suspect drug reports.

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  1. Version 5Current

    27 Oct 2026, 16:36 UTC

    Study data updated · source update from Europe PMC

  2. Version 4

    12 Oct 2026, 11:11 UTC

    Study results updated

  3. Versions 2 to 3

    9 Oct 2026, 03:07 UTC

    The same notice was added 2 times, first on 9 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC. The status did not change between them.

    Study data updated · source update from Europe PMC

  4. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:05 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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