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Tadalafil use and glaucoma risk association

Overview

Research involving approximately 74,000 men has identified a statistical link between the use of tadalafil and an increased risk of glaucoma. One study indicates that users face a 22% higher risk of developing glaucoma, with a 33% increased risk for primary open-angle glaucoma and a 32% higher incidence of ocular hypertension.

While the relative risk is significant, researchers noted that the absolute difference remains small, with diagnosis rates appearing in just under 4% of users compared to approximately 3% of control groups. The findings, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, do not prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship, but researchers suggest that men using the medication for lower urinary tract symptoms may require closer ophthalmic monitoring.

In Brazil, health data showed a massive increase in tadalafil consumption between 2024 and 2025, rising from three million to nearly 65 million units. Experts have noted concerns regarding off-label use among younger populations as a gym supplement or pre-workout.

Entities

National Taiwan University Hospital · British Journal of Ophthalmology · Cialis · Tadalafil · National Health Surveillance Agency

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Tadalafil linked to 22% higher glaucoma risk in large study

    A study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology found that men taking daily tadalafil for urinary symptoms face a 22% higher relative risk of developing glaucoma.

  2. 24 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Tadalafil use linked to increased glaucoma and vision loss risk

    A study of over 70,000 men links tadalafil use to a 22% increased risk of glaucoma and higher rates of ocular hypertension, prompting medical warnings regarding vision loss.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · jurnalul.ro · mediafax.ro · medicaldaily.com · sciencedaily.com · viagemegastronomia.com.br · world-today-journal.com