Does Ozempic Cause Vision Loss? Eye Doctor Explains

Опубликовано: 15 Июль 2026
на канале: Dr. Rupa Wong
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You have probably heard about Ozempic recently. There is a lot of controversy surrounding it. Is it good for you or bad for you? 🤔🤷🏽‍♀️

Did you know this medication could have an impact on your eyes? If you would like to learn more about what the ophthalmic community has learned about it, Dr. Rupa Wong, board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, explains it all here. 🤯 🙌

00:00 : How does Ozempic affect our bodies? Does Ozempic cause blindness? Is Ozempic bad for your vision?

01:24 : What is Ozempic or Wegovy? Is Ozempic or Wegovy FDA approved?

02:50 : What is the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy?

03:00 : What do opthalmologists say about Ozempic? Have there been any studies showing a decrease of vision?

04:20 : Do diabetic patients need additional eye exams?

04:55 : What is diabetic retinopathy?

05: 53 : What is the difference between proliferative and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy?

07:32 : What symptoms will I experience if I have diabetic eye disease?

08:35 : Does Ozempic lead to eye disease?

09:38 : If I am having side effects as a result of taking Ozempic, should I stop taking it? What are the side effects of Ozempic?

11:47 : Conclusion - Are you interested in Ozempic? Are you taking Ozempic?


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