GLP-1 Medications and Your Eyes: What We Know So Far
If you or someone you know takes Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound or a similar medication, you may have seen headlines linking these drugs to vision loss. Here’s what the evidence says, where the questions remain, and what to do. The short version GLP-1 medications are helping many people with type 2 diabetes and weight management. The eye-related risks discussed below are uncommon, and most people on these medications will never have a problem. But one rare condition is s
Vision Changes in Your 40s: Understanding Presbyopia
If you've recently found yourself holding your phone at arm's length to read a text, or squinting at a restaurant menu in dim lighting, you're not alone — and you're not imagining it. Somewhere in your early-to-mid 40s, most people notice their near vision starting to blur, even if they've never needed glasses before. This is called presbyopia, and it happens to virtually everyone eventually. What Is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eye's ability to focus on
