This has been a known risk of this entire class of drugs since early on, and it's the main reason why I'd never touch any of them despite the potential benefits even beyond weight loss. It's just not really worth that specific risk - if it happens to you, the damage is almost always completely irreversible and can quickly lead to complete vision loss. Even people who recover some vision only recover a small portion of what they lost. Given that this was a known side effect I'm curious whether those affected have a strong case or not - but I feel that they should, because I'm certain that providers haven't been clear enough about how this can happen.

For those who are expressing doubt based on your personal anecdotes or preexisting knowledge: https://www.aao.org/education/editors-choice/consensus-statement-shows-possible-small-associati

More research needs to be done on the how and the why, but studies have been done on this and it seems like the increased risk is a real phenomenon, and isn't limited to those with preexisting diabetes. This isn't just people looking to cash a check, even if a causal mechanism is ultimately established that isn't solely the drug itself.

Edited September 24Sep 24 by Cruel Summer

This reporting is shoddy. There's a correlation between GLP-1's and the vision impairment, but that correlation also exists with people with diabetes and obese persons. There could be something there, but at the moment it is tantamount to saying chemotherapy kills people because people die of cancer.

And yes, I find the reactions to weight loss medication very concerning. GLP-1 has basically proven appetite is a hormonally driven thing, and now that there's medication for people to help them not suffer in their weight loss, people are upset? It's just a different version of fat hate, you have to be culpable for your weight.

21 minutes ago, Hyolee said:

So @Graffiti can't see anymore?

Ntm

1 hour ago, glitch said:

Hmm not sure I'm buying that, apparently people with diabetes over 50 are more likely to experience vision loss anyway, regardless of their medication. I guess we'll see how things develop

This is it.

This and losing limbs are the single biggest warning you get OVER and OVER as a diabetic, most people dont care until theyre too old and its too late.

That's the cost of healthcare. It's like the vaccines, there's a small risk for serious, adverse side effects, but overall they're a net benefit to society

1 hour ago, May said:

not true , im was on ozemepc for an year and im see just fiune

If I was m obese, I wouldn't dare use it.

They can keep it. I'll stay with my fatty

Edited September 24Sep 24 by nick_rod

Nothing on Zepbound thank God! I'm good

3 hours ago, Tropez said:

How they gonna be big if they can't even see their food. You lose most of your taste if you can't see the food.

BYE

3 hours ago, glitch said:

Hmm not sure I'm buying that, apparently people with diabetes over 50 are more likely to experience vision loss anyway, regardless of their medication. I guess we'll see how things develop

That's the part where I have doubts. But I saw a video a couple of years ago where they said this was one of the side effects and it seem people are just now taking legal action.

so people calling Taylor tacky and unattractive
are just on Ozempique? that expains a lot

Hollywood in shambles..

GOOD!

2 hours ago, QueenB said:

why are people wanting ozempic to fail so bad

Probably because those kind of medications made it look easy to lose weight when it has always been considered a big sacrifice to do that with diet and training.

Paranoid reactions to medical realities like this are why drug commercials that air (apparently only) in the US are like:

"[Drug name] can reduce bloating and upset stomach... please consult your doctor if experiencing internal bleeding, - volume drops lower - [drug name] can increase your likelihood of suicidal thoughts, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, depression, heart failure, kidney disease, swollen lymph nodes, temporary blindness, temporary loss of hearing, and death. Please consult your doctor before taking."

This is serious but I hope it's not the cause.