Taking Ozempic or Wegovy? Here's What to Know About Sudden Vision Loss
By Kapil G. Kapoor, MD, FACS, FICS, FASRS | Wagner Kapoor Institute
Wagner Kapoor Institute
located in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Kilmarnock, the Outer Banks, VA and Elizabeth City, NC
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About Practice
Welcome to Wagner Kapoor Institute, specializing in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, eye tumors, and the diagnosis and management of complex medical and surgical eye disease. We are the preferred referral for National Retina Centers of Excellence and the preeminent provider of adult and pediatric macula and retina treatments located in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia & North Carolina. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer the latest technology and treatments to save your eyesight.
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Occlusions
- Retinal Vascular Disease
- Ocular trauma & retinal detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
- Retinal Tears and Holes
- Macular Pucker
- Glaucoma and anterior segment conditions
- Retinopathy of prematurity and other pediatric diseases of the eye
- Cancers of the eye
- Second Opinions
Dedicated to saving sight and enhancing lives, we offer our patients nine convenient locations, reduced wait times, and the comfort of the highest level of personal care and expertise. At Wagner Kapoor Institute, we value our patients’ trust and confidence and understand the challenge posed by diminishing eyesight. Our team provides patients and family members with the caring touch and reassurance they need and deserve.
Welcome to Wagner Kapoor Institute, specializing in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, eye tumors, and the diagnosis and management of complex medical and surgical eye disease. We are the preferred referral for National Retina Centers of Excellence and the preeminent provider of adult and pediatric macula and retina treatments located in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia & North Carolina. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer the latest technology and treatments to save your eyesight.
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Occlusions
- Retinal Vascular Disease
- Ocular trauma & retinal detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
- Retinal Tears and Holes
- Macular Pucker
- Glaucoma and anterior segment conditions
- Retinopathy of prematurity and other pediatric diseases of the eye
- Cancers of the eye
- Second Opinions
Dedicated to saving sight and enhancing lives, we offer our patients nine convenient locations, reduced wait times, and the comfort of the highest level of personal care and expertise. At Wagner Kapoor Institute, we value our patients’ trust and confidence and understand the challenge posed by diminishing eyesight. Our team provides patients and family members with the caring touch and reassurance they need and deserve.
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Retinal Vascular Diseasemore info
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Ocular Oncologymore info
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Macular Diseasemore info
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Glaucomamore info
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Macular Holes & Puckersmore info
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Traumamore info
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Macular Degenerationmore info
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Valedamore info
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Basic Science & Clinical Researchmore info
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Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)more info
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News and Updates
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Does Ozempic Cause Vision Loss? | NAION Evidence Does Ozempic cause vision loss? Dr. Kapil Kapoor explains what semaglutide and NAION studies show—and why association is not proof of causation.
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"Did a great job with my mother-in-law and her macular degeneration. Great caring staff, on time, efficient, pretty office, and he's really nice."
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"Dr Wagner helped me when I was having an eye emergency and was in tremendous pain. I highly recommend him and his staff!"
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"I had excellent results from my eye surgery, and would recommend Doctors Wagner and Kapoor. "
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Dr. Berger is always very professional and straightforward with his advice and care.
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Dr. Berger & the staff were all fantastic. He was very kind and compassionate about my eye discomfort.
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Dr. Al Dabbagh is an excellent physician and takes great care when with me.
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Dr. Dubaugh was very thorough and explained everything so that we could understand. Highly recommended.
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The staff were all very welcoming, professional, and offered excellent customer service.
