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NAION

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy — a rare condition involving sudden, usually painless vision loss in one eye from reduced blood flow to the optic nerve. European regulators have listed it as a very rare possible side effect of semaglutide (on the order of 1 in 10,000), and as of mid-2026 the U.S. FDA had not added it to the label. Regardless of suspected cause, sudden vision change is an emergency — seek care immediately.

Related terms: Semaglutide · Pancreatitis

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