Robbie Williams has attributed his deteriorating eyesight to the weight loss injections he has been using for several years. The singer, known for hits like 'Angels', told The Sun that he wants to warn others about the potential risks and encourage them to do their research.
Williams revealed that he can no longer pick out specific concert-goers at his gigs and recently attended a football match where players appeared as 'blobs on a green field'. He has also had to change his glasses prescription as a result of the blurriness.
A 2024 study analysing 17,000 patients over six years found that those prescribed semaglutide – sold under brand names including Ozempic and Wegovy – were seven times more likely to develop a serious but rare eye condition that can lead to vision loss in one eye. However, the study could not prove causation and noted that the number of affected individuals was small.
Williams previously disclosed in 2023 that his weight loss was due to injections, describing them as a 'Christmas miracle' and a medical necessity linked to his mental health struggles. He said he has been diagnosed with 'type 2 self-loathing' and that being overweight is 'shockingly catastrophic' to his mental health.
