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Hundreds sue GLP-1 makers, alleging rare permanent vision loss

More than 200 federal lawsuits claim GLP-1 drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound caused NAION, a rare form of permanent vision loss, while manufacturers deny the allegations.

Published Sep 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

In recent years, GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have dominated headlines for helping people lose weight — but now those same drugs are making headlines for a different reason.