LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKRC) - Patients using popular weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are being urged to undergo regular eye examinations due to a potential risk of vision loss. Medical ...

Ozempic blindness isn’t a real diagnosis. It’s a nickname used to describe sudden vision loss that may be linked to the weight loss drugs semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, ...

Ozempic has been linked to several side effects including nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, breathing issues, swelling, sore throats, itchy skin and generally a feeling of malaise. However, while these ...

Scientists say they have determined that low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, may promote a breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier, an important boundary that regulates the flow of nutrients, waste and ...

Type 2 diabetes is among the top causes of vision loss and blindness across the world. According to studies, visual impairment due to diabetic retinopathy has increased significantly in the last 20 ...

Vision problems sometimes go beyond what can be corrected with a stronger prescription for glasses. That’s especially true when eyesight changes are caused by a condition such as age-related macular ...

Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic retinopathy, and it’s gotten worse over the past year. — Need Help Dear Need, I’m ...

People with macular degeneration and other forms of central vision loss can see details like text and faces with this device.

Vision issues are rare but usually permanent Researchers point to the popularity of drugs as cause for concern Previous medications linked to vision issues have had label changes Vision issues are ...

Share on Pinterest Research on GLP-1 drugs and eye health has been inconsistent, but experts say the risk of serious eye disease is generally low. Getty Images/Hiraman Studies have linked GLP-1 ...