Ozempic and Vision: Understanding the Eye Health Implications of GLP-1 Medications Posted Medically Reviewed by: Mr Mfazo Hove, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Author: Chris Dunnington Published: September 2, 2025 Last Updated: May 1, 2026 The remarkable rise in popularity of semaglutide medications, particularly Ozempic and Wegovy, has transformed diabetes and weight management treatment
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For example, in a study we referenced earlier, which entailed 52 weeks of tesamorelin administration in patients with HIV, the researchers found the peptide to be generally well tolerated. Importantly, tesamorelin caused no significant elevations in glucose, which would have represented a severe safety hazard given the relationship between hyperglycemia and diabetes.9 26 That being said, there are contraindications and potential side effects: Contraindications with tesamorelin Current research has yet to establish the safety of tesamorelin among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding