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A recent study has suggested that semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a rare eye condition that can cause vision loss.

Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy linked to eye condition causing vision loss

Vision Correction

Optic Nerve Problems

Hyperopia (Farsightedness) What to Know About Blind Spots (Scotomas)

Common Vision Problems

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If you want to protect your ocular health in the long and short term, avoid these behaviors.

9 Things Eye Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Boston, MA

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Doctors are concerned that a small number of patients on semaglutide are coming in with a form of sudden blindness called NAION.

Patients on Ozempic are developing a rare form of sudden blindness, doctors say

Increased pressure and inflammation require prompt treatment to avoid complications. Your first patient of the day’s chief complaint is “I have pain behind my eye,” “I have a headache over my eye,” “My vision is fluctuating,” “My eyes are itchy and red,” or all of the above. Where do you start?

Sinus congestion can lead to vision changes, dry eye syndrome

Vision Pet Care

Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

San Francisco, CA

ScienceAlert


Long COVID is a brutal illness without a known mechanism or cure. Far from being psychosomatic in nature, a new study adds weight to the idea that this misunderstood disease is very much biological.
The lingering toll the SARS-CoV-2 virus exacts on the immune system is widespread and hiding in plain sight, argue researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, CellSight Technologies, and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center.
When 24 patients who had recovered from COVID-19 had their whole bodies scanned by a PET (positron emission tomography) imaging test, their insides lit up like Christmas trees.
A radioactive drug called...

COVID's Hidden Toll: Full-Body Scans Reveal Long-Term Immune Effects

If you've noticed a reddish-orange stain on your baby's diaper, it's understandable to worry that it is bloody stool. However, what you're seeing is likely urate crystals in your newborn's diaper. Typically, urate crystals in a diaper have a drier, thinner texture and color than blood. While it's important to...

Urate Crystals in a Baby's Diaper

Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal to protect and clean the ears. This waxy substance acts as a barrier against dust, microorganisms, and foreign particles, preventing them from reaching the delicate structures inside the ear. Additionally, earwax possesses lubricating properties that prevent the ear canal from becoming dry and itchy.

How to Soothe Irritated Ears from Wax Build-Up: A Guide

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month, but educating patients about symptoms and treatment is critical throughout the year, especially in light of recent data that show many American adults do not know relief is possible. According to a Bausch + Lomb press release, the company’s inaugural State of Dry Eye...

Q&A: Many patients unaware of dry eye, treatment options

Retinal Conditions

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Low Vision & Vision Loss

How to Stay Organized at Home if You Have Vision Loss. How to Stay Safe When Vision Impaired or Blind in the Kitchen. What to Know...

Low Vision & Vision Loss

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