Diabetic retinopathy: prevention and treatment options
14/11/2024
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During pregnancy, the baby's health is paramount. However, the mother should take care of herself too. So we want to share some tips for your vision to consider during pregnancy.
It is very common during pregnancy to notice a certain dryness in the eyes due to a decrease in the tear secretion by hormonal fluctuations.
There is an increased sensitivity of the eyes to light, compounded by the fact that migraines are also more common among pregnant women.
There may be swelling of the eyelids in the morning, caused by the same circulatory problems associated with hormonal changes.
An increase in the thickness of the cornea, which can lead to a slight increase in diopters, especially myopia occurs.
It can also diminish the intraocular pressure, which should be considered in patients with glaucoma.
Special care must be taken with women who have a history of hypertension or diabetes,
Also in cases of women with medium to elevated myopia,
Therefore, it is highly recommended to carry out eye examinations during pregnancy, especially if the pregnant patient has had any eye disease or the suffering.
Myopia is not a contraindication for vaginal delivery, nor does the eye prescription increase due to pregnancy. The gynecologist Sofía Fournier helps us debunk some of the urban legends about pregnancy, childbirth and eye health to reassure all mothers-to-be.