Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Eye Stroke, Blindness, NAION

Risk of NAION Vision Loss, Eye Stroke, Blindness from Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus and other GLP-1 Drugs

If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, like Ozempic or Wegovy, you may be at risk for a rare type of vision loss or blindness, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The investigation found that people taking semaglutide for diabetes or weight loss may have a higher risk of developing a rare condition called “nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy,” or NAION. 

What is NAION or Eye Stroke? 

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is similar to having a stroke in your eye. It happens when the blood flow to the optic nerve is slowed down or cut off. The optic nerve sends messages between your eyes and your brain. A blockage of blood to the nerve can lead to permanent damage, vision loss, and blindness.

NAION or an eye stroke is a serious medical emergency. Symptoms include:

  • Sudden vision loss
  • Blurred or distorted vision
  • Partial or complete blindness
  • Trouble seeing in certain areas of your vision
  • Changes in light sensitivity and loss of contrast

Did You Experience Vision Loss After Taking Ozempic or similar GLP-1 Drugs? 

If you or someone you know has experienced sudden vision loss after taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Weygovy, Mounjaro, or Trulicity, it’s important to know your legal rights. Drug companies must ensure their products are safe and provide warnings about possible side effects. If they don’t, they can be held responsible.

Documents Needed for a Free Case Review

Our legal team will need the following information to conduct your free case review. With this we can make a preliminary assessment if we can retain you as a client for a GLP-1 lawsuit. 

  1. Proof you used Ozempic or another GLP-1 medicine. This can be in the form of prescriptions, packaging with the prescription label in your name, or medical records showing that a doctor prescribed you a brand name GLP-1 drug, like Ozempic.
  2. Medical Treatment. Your medical records must show that you have been treated for NAION related vision loss, blindness, or eye stroke after taking these medications. 

The potential link between these medications and eye stroke or NAION is serious.  Our law firm can help you navigate the legal process and seek the compensation you deserve. If you experienced sudden vision loss after using one of these GLP-1 medications, contact us for a free case review. Together, we can hold these drug companies accountable.

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Content Reviewed by Michele Stephan – Product Liability Lawyer

Michele Stephan

Michele Stephan handles product liability cases in state and federal courts throughout the country. Ms. Stephan has represented clients in civil litigation for over 25 years.  At mctlaw she litigates cases for clients with defective hip replacements and defective drug and pharmaceutical lawsuits. Ms. Stephan is a member of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and a Director of the Sarasota County Bar Association.

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