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While some assume its simply part of getting older, there are now advanced treatment options designed to address the underlying causes
Patients with this finding in one eye who develop NAION are at increased risk for fellow eye involvement

Before starting GLP-1 medications: Ensure you've had a recent diabetic eye screening (within the past 12 months) Discuss your retinopathy status with your prescribing clinician If you have known retinopathy, consider ophthalmology review before initiation Understand that gradual dose titration may help avoid very rapid changes in blood glucose, which is a general principle in diabetes management During treatment: Attend all scheduled diabetic eye screening appointments without fail If you have pre-existing retinopathy, your diabetes team may consider more frequent monitoring based on your individual clinical situation Control blood pressure to target levels (below 140/90 mmHg, or below 130/80 mmHg if you have kidney, eye or cerebrovascular damage, if tolerated) [13] Maintain good overall glycaemic control whilst avoiding excessively rapid HbA1c reductions when possible Stop smoking if applicable, as tobacco significantly worsens diabetic eye disease Manage cholesterol levels according to NICE guidance for cardiovascular risk reduction Communicate openly with your healthcare team about any visual symptoms, even if they seem minor

Best Practices for Timing Dairy with Semaglutide If youre managing both your medication and dietary habits, its helpful to plan a routine that supports both
The mean age across all cohorts was 56.55 years, ranging from 47 to 69.5 years