Superoxide radical can be generated by specialized enzymes, such as the xanthine or NADPH oxidases, or as a by-product of cellular metabolism, particularly the mitochondrial electron transport chain, and are converted to hydrogen peroxide by the superoxide dismutase (SOD)
Real-world observational studies examining clinical data have not identified consistent patterns of increased rates of general vision problems associated with GLP-1 use, though most studies were not specifically designed to detect rare ocular events
GLP-1 RAs bind to and activate the GLP-1 receptor
- Post-acne marks, redness, and scarring
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