Eye Health Archives

Wegovy and Vision Loss: Understanding Potential Eye Health Risks

Written By Vivian Cummings

Wegovy (semaglutide) and other GLP-1 medications for weight loss are everywhere. It’s hard to watch an Instagram reel or TV show without seeing ads for them.

If you’re wondering whether Wegovy or other GLP-1s are right for you, you’re not alone. Prescriptions for this class of drug have more than tripled since 2020.

Many people who previously struggled with weight loss are finally finding success on semaglutide or similar medications. GLP-1s work by lowering blood sugar and reducing appetite.

However, all medications have potential side effects, and vision loss is a concern with GLP-1s, particularly Wegovy.

What Does 20/25 Vision Mean?

Written By Rachel Shapiro

Have you just gotten an eye exam and been told you have 20/25 vision? You may be confused about what exactly that means.

You probably know that 20/20 vision is the ‘average.’ But where does 20/25 fit on that scale? And more importantly, does it mean you need glasses?

Let’s get to the bottom of it!

Woman wearing an orthokeratology contact lens

Lens for Orthokeratology: A Complete Guide to Ortho-K Treatment

Written By Lauren Anderson

Imagine being able to wake up in the morning with corrected vision, without having to use glasses or contact lenses all day. That’s the idea behind orthokeratology, usually shortened to Ortho-K.

Ortho-K has become increasingly popular for children with progressing myopia, adults who aren’t fans of daytime lenses, and people who aren’t ready for laser eye surgery.

We’re going to explain what a lens for orthokeratology is, how these lenses reshape the eye, and what you should realistically expect from this treatment.

What Are Keratoconus Symptoms? What To Look Out For

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you wondering if you have keratoconus?

Keratoconus symptoms generally start slowly. Your vision might gradually become blurrier, or lights may start to look strange at night. You’ll also probably find your glasses stop working as well as they should.

In this article, we’ll discuss the most common signs of keratoconus and talk about why it affects vision the way it does.

However, these symptoms could point to a huge range of conditions, so it’s important not to leap to any conclusions about what could be going on with your vision. Instead, speak to your eye doctor so they can properly diagnose you.

Can I Wear Contacts With a Stye?

Written By Lauren Anderson

If you’ve got a stye on your eyelid, you already know how sore and annoying they can get.

But what if you use contacts? You may be asking, can I wear contacts with a stye?

Technically, you can. But it’s not recommended by eye doctors. The good news is that most styes usually clear up on their own within a week or two.

In this post, we’re going to talk about why contacts and styes don’t tend to mix, what having a stye really means, how long to avoid contacts, and what can help your eye heal faster.