Has Anyone Gone Blind on Ozempic? Understanding the Vision Risks
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While the overall risk remains low, the European Medicines Agency reported in 2025 that non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a condition that can cause blindness, is a "very rare" side effect of semaglutide medicines, including Ozempic. This has prompted crucial questions about how Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists may impact vision, especially for those with underlying health issues.
