GLP-1 Drugs Named in Dozens of Lawsuits Alleging Permanent Vision Loss
Dozens of patients have filed personal injury lawsuits against GLP-1 manufacturers, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging that the drugs caused permanent damage to their vision. The complaints, filed over the past year, point to a condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or NAION, which occurs when there is insufficient blood flow to the […]
Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Linked to Vision Loss
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, has been linked to a condition that causes vision loss, according to a new study published on July 3, 2024 in JAMA Ophthalmology. In the study, patients who were prescribed semaglutide were more likely to develop non-arteritic anterior […]