Floaters
This summary is based on posts and comments shared on Reddit.Disclaimer
Users on Reddit report a range of experiences regarding eye floaters while taking GLP-1 medications. Some users have noted the appearance of new floaters or an increase in existing ones, while others, who may have had floaters previously, do not express major concern or attribute them to other causes like aging.
Experiences with Floaters:
Another user who had pre-existing floaters mentioned, "I’ve always had floaters, so that wasn’t really concerning to me" when other vision symptoms like blurry vision began. [2]
A different user reported a more direct link to the medication: "Personally, other than nearsightedness, I have had perfectly healthy eyes my entire life. After starting sema, I developed a large floater and a small cataract in one eye and continue to notice additional floaters, although not large ones. "[4]
It was also reported by a user that two of their co-workers on Wegovy experienced "the floaters, inability to focus on objects, and blurred vision. "[3]
Other Related Vision Issues and Concerns:
Beyond floaters, users discuss other vision changes and concerns while on GLP-1 medications:
Another described their experience on Zepbound: "my vision went to shit, where it was excellent…I have been off it for a year and started using glasses and. It seems like it’s still getting worse. "[6]
A user mentioned having "some changes going on in my right eye which need to be looked into further. I've been told 3 different things by 3 eye doctors. "[7]
Concerns about more severe, though less common, conditions like NAION (Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy) are also present. One user expressed, "When the reports of NAION came out I got pretty scared. Really don't want anything impacting my vision. "[8]
Conversely, some users suggest that vision issues like floaters might be coincidental or age-related. One commented, "I haven’t seen anywhere that says floaters and cataracts can be related to Wegovy! I don’t know how old you are but it could just be coincidence. Nearly everyone eventually gets floaters, as well as cataracts... "[9]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
The provided data does not contain specific remedies or preventions recommended by users for floaters directly attributed to GLP-1 medications.
In response to a user describing worsening vision after taking Zepbound, another commenter advised, "That is super scary, I'd def be talking to multiple doctors about it! "[10]
In a discussion about NAION, a severe eye condition, one user asked another if they had tried acupuncture for their condition, which had not improved with other medical input. [11] However, this was a general inquiry about a serious condition rather than a specific recommendation for floaters linked to GLP-1 use.
Experiences with Floaters:
- One user acknowledged experiencing floaters, stating, "Floaters yes- they can see those when your eye are dilated as well, but we’re told they are normal.
Other Related Vision Issues and Concerns:
Beyond floaters, users discuss other vision changes and concerns while on GLP-1 medications:
- Some report a general worsening of eyesight.
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
The provided data does not contain specific remedies or preventions recommended by users for floaters directly attributed to GLP-1 medications.
- The most common recommendation when any vision problems arise, including floaters, is to seek professional medical advice.