Pregnancy is a unique experience for expected mothers. However, body system faces challenges due to high metabolic demands. During pregnancy, various types of physical and hormonal changes can cause permanent damage to the vision.
On average, 15–20% of women may experience visual changes for various reasons during pregnancy. Among these, issues arising for the first time such as changes in glasses prescription, dryness or irritation, eye infection, contact lens intolerance, change in corneal thickness, or due to water retention, lenses, changes in eye pressure, and a low Changes in the peripheral include. Limit of vision. Most of these disorders are completely reversible after the birth of the child.
Eye diseases already existing during pregnancy are often modified, such as the growing possibility of diabetes's development and progression, as well as deteriorating glaucoma or keratoconus.
In some cases, systemic disorders occurring during pregnancy may have an effect on the eyes. Pre-eclampsia is a complication, which occurs during the 20th week of pregnancy and can increase blood pressure. Eclampsia is the complexity of the east-eclampsia. High blood pressure can cause damage to blood vessels in the eye. Which can induce retinopathy, a type of retina injury resulting in bleeding inside the eye. Problems related to pregnancy such as pregnancy diabetes and thyroid disorders can also have a major effect on vision.
Therefore, it is important to identify that some vision changes cannot be avoided, here are some precautions to reduce vision-related issues.
1. Maintain monitoring of blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
2. If you experience blurred vision, color vision problems, dual vision, or loss of peripheral vision, contact your doctor immediately.
3. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid laser vision improvement surgery.
4. Avoid wearing contact lenses and maintain proper eye hygiene.
5. Maintain a healthy diet, get enough sleep, and take screen breaks continuously throughout the day.
In most cases, pregnancy -related eye changes are minor and there are possibilities that your eyes can usually normally normalize within a few weeks after giving birth. However, if you experience any significant visual concerns, you should consult your doctor. Possible changes in vision during pregnancy can help reduce the understanding of different conditions, avoid serious complications and allow you to fully experience the happiness of being a new mother.
Dr. Minal Kanhere, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Chembur
