Can Wegovy affect my eyesight or eye health?
Wegovy can affect eyesight or eye health as a very rare side effect. This includes a risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which may cause vision loss. Product information for Wegovy also notes diabetic retinopathy as a potential long-term effect.
Key points:
- Wegovy carries a very rare risk of NAION, an eye condition linked to sudden vision loss.
- Diabetic retinopathy, involving damage to eye blood vessels, is a possible long-term effect.
- Studies show a higher NAION risk with semaglutide in people with diabetes or obesity compared to other treatments.
- Rapid vision changes during Wegovy use may relate to these medication effects.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.