Erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil linked to 22% higher glaucoma risk

Potential irreversible vision loss and gradual peripheral vision deterioration in men using tadalafil long-term, particularly those with existing glaucoma risk factors.

A large observational study has drawn a quiet but consequential line between tadalafil, a widely used medication for erectile dysfunction, and an elevated risk of glaucoma — a disease that dims vision slowly and without warning. Tracking nearly 74,000 men over five years, researchers found consistent patterns suggesting that long-term use may raise the odds of developing dangerous eye pressure and vision loss. The findings do not prove causation, but they carry the weight of a reminder that every remedy carries its own shadow, and that vigilance — not fear — is the appropriate response.

Erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil linked to 22% higher glaucoma risk

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