Electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from inception until August 2025 using keywords such as GLP-1 receptor agonist, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, ocular disease, and neuroprotection. The search focused on identifying preclinical studies, large-scale retrospective cohort studies, and post-hoc analyses of major clinical trials that evaluated the utility and potential mechanisms of GLP-1RAs in ophthalmic diseases
Both oral and injectable GLP-1s have a long half-life (about one week) I typically recommend stopping them at least 2 weeks before surgery This helps ensure proper nutrition, safer anesthesia, and better healing Weight loss drugs are powerful, but surgery requires your body to be well-nourished
This combination, through extensive research, supports more balanced blood sugar levels and reduces caloric intake
Check-ins, coaching, and dose adjustments as you go
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