𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Losing weight is generally beneficial for your overall health, including the health of your eyes.

𝗕𝗨𝗧 concerns about some weight loss injections and a link to ischemic optic neuropathy (𝗜𝗢𝗡), a rare but serious eye condition have been raised.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology examined how these medications may influence the risk of developing ION.

𝗜𝗢𝗡 often presents as a sudden painless loss of all, or part, of vision in one eye, and is often referred to as a “stroke” in the eye 👁️

𝗜𝗢𝗡 affects about 1 in 10,000 people, and can have a significant effect on your vision.

In the study by the BMJ of over 30 million cases of adverse reactions to weight loss medication

🔺Wegovy showed a 4.74 risk compared to Ozempic.

🔺Men were a 3.3 times risk compared to women.

𝗦𝗢! If you notice a change in your vision that does not resolve within a few minutes, it is important to take it seriously, and seek attention immediately.

⏩𝗜𝗢𝗡 rarely gets better without intervention and may worsen quickly.

⏩ Even if your vision does return, schedule an eye exam to ensure your eye is not at risk.

𝗠𝗘𝗡 are at significantly higher risk, So don't delay,"𝗜t 𝗪𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻!"

Do not delay—acting quickly can make a substantial difference in preserving your vision.

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