Ozempic and Vision: Understanding the Eye Health Implications of GLP-1 Medications Posted Medically Reviewed by: Mr Mfazo Hove, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Author: Chris Dunnington Published: September 2, 2025 Last Updated: May 1, 2026 The remarkable rise in popularity of semaglutide medications, particularly Ozempic and Wegovy, has transformed diabetes and weight management treatment
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However, because they initially absorb through oral membranes, bypassing the stomach to go straight to the bloodstream, they shouldnt need as high of a dose.6 Research indicates a certain amount of difficulty absorbing peptides through regular digestion, so sublingual absorption could prove superior.7 The only problem is that sublingual delivery mechanisms for semaglutide haven't been tested to establish an effective dose outside of the compounding pharmacy industrys internal publications, which are more marketing materials than clinical research