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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.
The Health Exam You Didn’t Know You Needed
20 Surprising Health Problems an Eye Exam Can Catch
Regular eye examinations can help to determine a lot about your health. Call us to get scheduled for your eye exam!
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve, which is the cable that connects the brain to the eye. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old.
Advanced Technology in Cataract Surgery
The surgeons at Hecker Eye Care Associates are proud to offer their patients advanced and precise imaging technology during your cataract surgery in Greensboro.