A study links semaglutide -- the ingredient in Ozempic -- with a condition that causes vision loss. Here's what we know about semaglutide and eye health. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, ...
Glaucoma is a silent eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause permanent vision loss without early warning signs ...
Diseases that affect the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, are a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness. Gene therapy holds promise for treating some of these ...
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 ...
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, ...
The diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to an increased risk of sudden vision loss and blindness due to a rare eye condition known as NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic ...
In 2019, 57 million people worldwide were living with dementia, a figure expected to soar to 153 million by 2050. A recent Lancet Commission report suggests that nearly half of dementia cases could be ...
About 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma, and it's the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there is no cure ...
Share on Pinterest Do drugs like Ozempic really increase the risk of eye problems? There is insufficient evidence in this regard, a recent paper argues. Image credit: Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloomberg via ...
In older adults, even mild impairment can affect the brain. But there are simple ways to reduce the harm. By Dana G. Smith Adults over age 65 who experience vision loss have a nearly 50 percent ...
FRANKLIN, Ind. — When Elizabeth Wilde Gestner woke up one morning in September 2024, something wasn’t right. She could not see out of most of her right eye. There was no warning. No physical pain.
Audio tools, mobile apps, and vision magnifiers can help people with vision loss navigate their lives. Tools and tech options may help read prescription labels, get the news online, or find out what’s ...