If you are taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) or any GLP-1 receptor agonist contact an eye care professional right away if you experience: Sudden, painless decrease in vision in one eye New visual field defect (loss of part of vision, especially top or bottom) New flashes or floaters (less specific but worth evaluation) Any sudden change in vision Early evaluation by an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or neuro-ophthalmologist is essential
This is why progestin therapy, while helpful for some, fails completely for others
This data was obtained from patients with Type 2 Diabetes (well and poorly controlled) and nondiabetic patients (lean and obese)
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Your physician can fine-tune the target based on your labs and body composition