Studies have shown that Semagulide is associated with worsening retinopathy. We discuss the complex relationship between Semagulide and retinopathy.

Retinopathy is an eye disease often caused by diabetes.

Some people with this condition often wonder if semaglutide is safe for them to treat diabetes.

Unfortunately, for people who have already been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, especially some stages of advanced retinopathy, semaglutide may not be the best treatment.

semaglutide's patient information leaflet lists complications of diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) as common and serious side effects.

This is because of the data collected from clinical trials.

Studies have shown that patients taking semaglutide are more likely to report worsening retinopathy symptoms.

For this reason, people who have already been diagnosed with the disease are generally advised to avoid taking semaglutide.

Alternatively, while taking semaglutide, they may be closely monitored by a GP or diabetes specialist to ensure their vision does not worsen.

Semagulide is more likely to worsen preexisting retinopathy rather than cause its onset.

However, if you experience any changes in your vision while taking semaglutide, you should make an appointment with a doctor or eye doctor.

The progression of retinopathy may be temporary.

This is because rapid improvements in blood sugar may temporarily exacerbate the symptoms of the condition.

However, because long-term studies have not yet been conducted, we do not know whether retinopathy will improve over time.

There is currently no information on taking semaglutide for non-diabetic retinopathy.

However, due to known complications, we always recommend that you consult your doctor.

You can also ask our prescribing doctors to take a look at your medical history during your consultation so that they can advise you on whether semaglutide is safe for you.

Symptoms of retinopathy include:

 Vision is getting worse

 sudden blindness

 The floaties of your eyes

 spotty or blurry vision

 Eye pain

 Red eyes

These can also be symptoms of other conditions, such as conjunctivitis or eye damage.

However, because of the link between semaglutide and retinopathy, we always recommend that you get tested if you experience any of these symptoms while taking your medication.

Patients with retinopathy or other eye conditions should take semaglutide for sale under the supervision of their own general practitioner.

This allows regular monitoring to be scheduled to ensure your overall health.

For more information, please make an appointment with your GP for surgery.