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Can Ozempic Affect Eye Health? Here’s What Ophthalmologists Want You to Know

The diabetes drug semaglutide has been making headline news ever since the medication received FDA approval to help with blood sugar control and obesity treatment. Semaglutide medications include Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Results of the Ozempic studies show semaglutide can significantly help people control their blood sugar. But the studies also showed it can cause vision changes, including blurred vision, worsening of diabetic retinopathy and macular complications. So, do the benefits outweigh the risks?

Here’s Why People With Diabetes Shouldn’t Skip Eye Appointments

Things happen: appointments are forgotten, other health issues crop up, financial problems happen. But missing eye exams may be vision-threatening for patients with diabetes. Hecker Eye Care Associates joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reiterating the importance of eye exams for people with diabetes.

What Do Christie Brinkley and Bono Have in Common?

Both supermodel Christie Brinkley and Bono, the lead singer of U2, were diagnosed with glaucoma during a routine eye exam. Both were also surprised by the diagnosis since they weren’t experiencing problems with their vision. That’s the sinister nature of glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide: People with glaucoma can lose most of their vision before they experience symptoms. Once vision is lost, it cannot be regained. That’s why Hecker Eye Care Associates and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are urging people to get regular eye screenings to protect their good vision.

7 Ways to Protect Your Eyes From Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans over age 50, affecting about 2.1 million people nationwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to preventing vision loss.

Buying Sunglasses? Read This First

Not all sunglasses are created equal. While the choices are endless, there’s only one thing that tops all sunglass considerations and it has nothing to do with price or brand names. It’s all about the UV protection. Hecker Eye Care Associates and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want you to know that selecting sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B radiation is the best way to protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays.

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The Health Exam You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you’re like most Americans surveyed in a recent Harris Poll, you probably thought you would notice a change in your vision if you had an eye disease. The fact is some of the leading causes of blindness—such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy—can begin without any symptoms. That’s why Hecker Eye Care Associates and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge all healthy adults to get an eye exam at age 40, even if their vision seems fine. Early signs of disease and changes in vision may start to happen at this age. “Even if you think you have 20/20 vision, set up a time to get your eyes checked. It may save your sight,” said Dianna Seldomridge, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.