While GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic are now being broadly championed and widely used, several studies are revealing some potentially worrying side effects – including new research that looks in detail at related vision loss. These medications are so named because of how they mimic the effects of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone to suppress appetite, aid digestion, and regulate blood sugar. They've been extensively prescribed to help with weight loss and manage diabetes .