6 results

• Syfovre, Izervay Side Effects May Thicken Retinal Nerves, Research Warns

  August 13, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Side effects of the AMD drugs Syfovre and Izervay cause retinal nerve thickening, according to the findings of a new study, which could not determine if the effects were helpful or harmful.

• Macular Degeneration Eye Hemorrhage Risks Linked to Blood Thinners: Study

  September 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The use of blood thinners and antiplatelet medications appear to increase the risk of eye bleeds in patients with macular degeneration, according to a new study.

• Ozempic Vision Risks Could Also Include Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Study

  June 23, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the use of Ozempic and Wegovy to an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration that could cause vision loss.

• Side Effects of Eylea, Zaltrap Injections May Increase Risk of Eye Inflammation: Study

  May 21, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links Eylea and Zaltrap side effects to temporarily increased eye inflammation, which can take weeks to resolve.

• Vabysmo Eye Treatments May Cause Blindness, Study Warns

  January 28, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  An analysis of three case studies found that some patients may experience an inflammatory response to Vabysmo eye injections, which if continued, could lead to vision loss and complete blindness in the treated eye.

• Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk Linked to Smoking, Alcohol Use: Study

  November 10, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Long-term smoking and drinking, particularly among those with genetic variants making them more likely to smoke and drink, increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration, which could lead to blindness, researchers warn.