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Study Links Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs to Increased Blindness Risk

A new study suggests that popular diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be linked to a rare type of blindness called NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy). Researchers noticed more cases of NAION in patients using these drugs. Lead researcher Dr. Joseph Rizzo emphasized the need for more studies to confirm the link and urged patients to discuss any concerns with their doctors. Novo Nordisk, the drug manufacturer, stated that current data do not conclusively...