Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in an Otherwise Healthy Young Adult Patient Treated with Liraglutide and Semaglutide for Weight Loss: A Cautionary Tale

In our patient, liraglutide likely served as the initial trigger for the NAION, with semaglutide acting as an additional contributing factor in the progression of the disease. This case adds to the complex puzzle regarding the association between GLP-1 RAs therapy and NAION. Given the increasing use of these drugs for both obesity and diabetes and the close temporal correlations between GLP-1 RAs use and NAION, healthcare providers should be aware of the possible risk of serious ocular complications. Upon onset of visual symptoms, early ophthalmologic diagnosis and treatment interruption are essential to prevent or limit severe visual morbidities.