Robbie Williams has expressed fears that his weight-loss injections are causing his vision to deteriorate, with the singer claiming his eyesight has become increasingly blurry since he started using Mounjaro. The 51-year-old former Take That star said the problem has become so severe that it now affects his live performances, leaving him unable to see audience members' faces during emotional moments on stage.
Williams first noticed something was wrong at an American football game, where he could not distinguish individual players, describing them as 'just shapes on the field'. He has since visited an optician and been prescribed new glasses, but initially did not connect the issue to the jabs. 'I was quite an early adapter of the jabs but what I'm also noticing is that my eyesight's not very good,' he told The Sun. 'It's been blurry for a while now, and it's only getting worse. I don't believe it's age; I believe it's the jabs.'
On tour, the problem has become more apparent. During performances of She's The One, where he typically serenades a fan, Williams admitted he can barely see the person he is singing to. 'Basically, I was looking in the direction of these women looking up at me, having this experience that's quite obviously incredible to them, and little do they know I can't see them,' he said.
Despite his concerns, Williams has spoken about how the jab has eased long-standing mental health struggles, describing the relief from 'constant mental anguish' as transformative. He has also revamped his lifestyle, adding daily workouts, stretching and strength training. The singer previously said he went from 13st 13lb down to 12st 1lb while using the appetite suppressant, which he described as 'a Christmas miracle'.
His comments follow a US study suggesting a potential link between semaglutide-based drugs and a rare optic nerve condition that can lead to blindness. Although scientists remain divided over the significance of the risk, hundreds of reports referencing vision problems have been logged in the UK. Williams said he wants to alert others to possible side effects and encourage people to 'research properly' before starting similar injections.
