Keep those eye doctor appointments

buffaloglenn :
I hadn't heard about the eyes, but I'm not much interested in GLP-1 for me but do know several people about to start them. I'll pass this on. Thanks.It's a good precaution to read all info about each prescription you take. One I take has a possible impact on eyes so I am on a 6-month call back for the ophthalmologist for the last few years to watch for changes. My sister just retired from her job at a drug company. She used to compile then write all the stuff in those fine print documents that come with your medicine. We usually ask her if we should be concerned since she can interpret the data better than some doctors!

buffaloglenn: I don't take any meds,, but I go to the eye doctor for a check up every 18 months.

buffaloglenn :
I saw that on the news the other night. Very scary. I know several people that have taken them or are currently taking them.

buffaloglenn : Thank you for the info. I have a couple of friends that take these. I'll pass this onto them

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buffaloglenn: even if it's not that if I was going more regular they would have seen my eye changes before I went blind in my right eye . Our eyes are so important !

sweetie : You're welcome - the risk appears low for the GLP1's, but like every drug, there are potential risks or side effects.

buffaloglenn: I wonder if it raises Blood pressure ? Mine was too high I was NOT ON gpl1 I just had high blood pressure

buffaloglenn : Yep and the lawsuits have begun. Already seeing commercials inviting people to join the class action lawsuits.

I hope that the risks continue to remain low. However, in case anybody knows somebody that becomes blind, from this or anything else, I am totally blind myself and lead a support group here in Kingwood. The Visually Impaired People of South East Texas (VIPSET) has been meeting monthly for 17 years. We meet at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Kingwood Methodist Church, Room K103. And if you're wondering about my screen name, JAWS is the name of the screen reader that I use to access my pc. Nobody would ever choose to lose their vision, but if they ever do, getting connected with people who live with this every day is the best way to learn of resources and information. I lost my sight after a head injury suffered in a 1993 car wreck severed both optic nerves. Its nothing I ever planned on, but at age 31, I figured out that I lost my sight, not my life. The key take away I'm trying to emphasize is that there is life after vision loss.

JAWSMan :
I am sorry that you lost your sight but I praise your attitude. Life brings struggles and I pray that God continues to bless you!

Thank you. My life is truly blessed. I've achieved more as a blind man than I ever dreamed about with 20/20 vision. So much of this journey is all about attitude and finding the confidence and reclaiming your life. Accept the limitations that are real and do not place false limitations on yourself.

buffaloglenn :
I took a Glp-1 years back for 1 week. I was so sick on it I would never do that again. The doctor gave it to me and I just took it and it lasted 1 week. Long long week for me.

buffaloglenn : Thanks for the information. I'll have to tell my mom. She just started these shots again. She used them for a couple of months a few years ago and stopped due to side effects. I reminded her of them but she still wanted to start them again. Maybe this will change her mind.

Wow. I have noticed many people who have had body transformations, I am thinking glp or similar treatment. You just don't ask and talk about. I thought good for them as they carried a lot of weight for years. It made want to look into it. Not so much anymore. Now with the eye site issues. No way for me. I will stay with carrying a little extra weight.