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Ozempic, Wegovy, and Your Eyes: Early Signs of Glaucoma You Shouldn’t Ignore
Wondering if Ozempic or Wegovy could harm your eyes? The truth may surprise you. While early concerns linked GLP-1 medications to rare vision problems, new research shows they may actually lower the risk of glaucoma and protect long-term eye health. Learn the early signs of glaucoma, what symptoms to watch for, and how regular eye exams can safeguard your vision.

Keshav Narain, M.D.
Sep 1, 20253 min read


How Aging Affects Vitreous Gel and Causes Eye Flashes
Understanding a Common Yet Surprising Part of Getting Older As we age, our bodies go through countless changes—some expected, some less so. One of the lesser-known but very common changes happens deep inside the eye, in a jelly-like substance called the vitreous gel. If you’ve ever noticed sudden flashes of light in your vision, especially as you’ve gotten older, this may be why. Let’s explore how aging affects the vitreous and why these visual flashes occur—plus when they mi

Keshav Narain, M.D.
Aug 18, 20253 min read
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