Damage to the optic nerve can lead to irreversible blindness. A newly investigated regeneration factor could change that, UConn researchers report in the May 2024 issue of Experimental Neurology.

Patients who took the frequently prescribed diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy faced a greater risk of a stroke of the optic nerve, which can lead to blindness, according to a new study ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds people using GLP-1 drug semaglutide may have increased risk of a rare blinding disease. Getty Images/Westend61 Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and ...

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A deep-learning model trained on optical coherence tomography scans of the optic nerve head reliably distinguished among various types of optic nerve damage, such as glaucoma, non-arteritic anterior ...

People taking Ozempic and Wegovy may be at increased risk of developing a debilitating eye condition that can cause irreversible vision loss, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Ophthalmology finds.

Blunt trauma to the optic nerve from car crashes and accidents can lead to blindness. Glaucoma can cause similar damage to ...

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, both containing the active ingredient semaglutide, have become the talk of the town, with many celebrities, including Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, ...

Inflammatory glaucoma, also known as uveitic glaucoma, is a complication of uveitis. It occurs when inflammation in the eye increases intraocular pressure and damages the optic nerve. Inflammatory ...

Thyroid eye disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in your eyes. It affects about 25–50% of people with Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive ...