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• Cataract Surgery May Increase the Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy, Study Warns

  February 26, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that cataract surgery complications can lead to the progression of diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and blindness in type 2 diabetes patients.

• Ozempic Vision Loss Problems Appear to be Confirmed in New Study, But Risks Linked to Most Diabetes Treatments

  February 24, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study appears to confirm that Ozempic side effects can result in vision problems, but the researchers indicate such vision loss is common across diabetes medications.

• Vision Problems From Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs May Result From Rapid Correction of Hyperglycemia: Study

  February 6, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about whether Ozempic vision loss is caused by toxic ingredients in the drug, or the body's reaction to quickly dropping blood sugar levels.

• 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.

• EU Launches Investigation Into Ozempic Vision Loss Problems

  December 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Following nearly 20 reports of vision problems from Ozempic or Wegovy since a study was published in July 2024, Danish health officials are calling for an EU investigation into the safety of semaglutide-based drugs.

• Ozempic NAION Vision Loss Risks Confirmed in Another Study

  December 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Danish study warns that using Ozempic and Wegovy could double the risk of a condition known to cause vision changes and blindness.

• Patients Usually Stop Taking Ozempic, Wegovy Injections After Just Two Years: Reuters

  July 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Reuters investigative report reveals that only about a quarter of patients prescribed Ozempic and Wegovy continue to take the medications after two years.

• Ozempic, Wegovy Vision Change Side Effects May Leave Users With Blurred Sight, Blindness: Study

  July 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggests that overweight and diabetic patients taking Ozempic or Wegovy face a higher risk of vision change side effects from a condition known as non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)

• Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Ends in $120M Verdict for Blind Teen Who Suffered Birth Trauma

  April 2, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A birth injury trial has ended in a $120 million verdict for the family of a teen boy who suffered cerebral palsy and crippling injuries due to what plaintiffs said was a negligently delayed C-section procedure.

• Multiple Brands of Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infection Risks

  November 16, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Dozens of eye drops sold at Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid and other retailers have been recalled following reports of possible eye infections.