How Pregnancy Can Impact Vision: Doctor Shares Insights and Tips

Quick Summary

• April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, highlighting the meaning of eye health during pregnancy.
• Pregnancy-induced hormonal,metabolic,and fluid retention shifts can lead to temporary vision changes in 15-20% of pregnant women.
• Common symptoms include dry eyes, contact lens intolerance, blurred vision, reduced peripheral vision, or altered eyeglass prescription. Most changes resolve within weeks post-delivery.
• Serious complications may occur due to systemic conditions like gestational diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, or pre-eclampsia:

– Pre-eclampsia can cause retinopathy with retinal bleeding and disturbances in vision.
– Diabetes or glaucoma progression may worsen during pregnancy.

• Preventive measures advised by Dr. Nita Shah (Aayush Eye Clinic):

– Regularly monitor blood pressure and sugar levels.
– Promptly address symptoms like blurred/double vision or sudden loss of peripheral sight.
– Avoid laser procedures (e.g., LASIK) during pregnancy/breastfeeding; skip contacts for dry/irritated eyes; focus on balanced nutrition/screen time reduction.

Image Caption: Special attention should be given to eye health during pregnancy: Pixabay
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