Common ED Drug Linked to Retina Risk

New study suggests sildenafil may slightly increase the risk of serous retinal detachment, though absolute risk remains very low

A large observational study suggests that men with erectile dysfunction who use sildenafil may have a higher relative risk of developing serous retinal detachment. However, the overall risk remains rare, affecting fewer than 1 in 2,000 users over a one-year period.

Study Details

Sildenafil is one of the most widely prescribed treatments for erectile dysfu…