Ozempic may be linked to condition that causes blindness00:35 Copied Copied A new study shows that people taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, are more likely to develop an optic nerve issue that can lead to sudden vision loss that has no known treatment. Researchers...
The study is the first to link the wildly popular weight-loss drugs with a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness
Those who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have an increased risk of developing a rare form of blindness, though future research is needed to make a final determination, researchers in a new study said. The study,published Wednesdayin the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology, analyzed more than 16,800 ...
Can Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus Cause Blindness? The lawsuits are based on the fact that people were not warned that Ozempic or Wegovy were associated with NAION and that the manufacturer knew, or should have known, about this association. Recent studies have raised these concerns. Research “...
NAION is a condition that occurs after blood stops flowing to the optic nerve, causing vision loss in one eye. Rarely, it may affect the other eye within a year of its initial onset, leading to blindness. The FDA is investigating reports of hair loss and suicidal thoughts linked to Ozempi...
Being prescribed semaglutide for diabetes or weight management is associated with an increased risk, up to seven times, of developing a relatively rare form of untreatable blindness, sometimes referred to as an 'eye stroke,' a new study has found.
In addition to gastroparesis claims, lawyers are investigating Ozempic vision loss and blindness lawsuits. A 2024 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology reported that patients with Type 2 diabetes who took semagalutide-containing medications had more than a fourfold higher risk for developing nonarteritic...
“Our approach has allowed us to build a comprehensive atlas mapping the associations of GLP-1RA spanning all organ systems,” he said. “The study’s results provide insights into some known and previously unrecognized benefits and risks of GLP-1RA that may be useful to inform clinical ...
By the time many of Rahman's patients see her, their diabetes has gone unmanaged for years and they're suffering from severe complications like foot wounds or blindness. "And that's the end of the road," Rahman said. "I have to pick something else that's more affordable and isn't as...
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness. People with type 2 diabetes and long-term, uncontrolled blood sugar levels are at higher risk. In this form of retinopathy, blood vessels weaken and leak blood into the surrounding tissues which lead to inflammation. Over...