Symptoms of Vision Changes during Pregnancy

It is important to all expectant mothers to be aware of these symptoms. If your vision does changes during your Pregnancy period, don't be afraid, these changes will probably minor & temporary. Most of the symptoms will be reversed themselves after the pregnancy in some period of time. 

Every mother should aware of symptoms, sometimes which may indicate serious problems. 

These symptoms are - 

1. Refractive Changes - In pregnancy period vision changes is common due to changes in hormone level which alter your vision. There is usually nothing to worry about it, if you feel any uncomfortable/issue it's better to consult with an eye care practitioner. 

2. Dry Eyes - Some Expectant mothers also feel dry eye during pregnancy period even some feels it till breastfeeding period. Mostly these changes also reduce themselves after delivery. If you feel these changes making you uncomfortable or itching your eyes, you should use lubricant eye drops to reduce the symptom. I will suggest before using the lubricant, consult your eye care practitioner first, and make double sure to use it. 

3. Puffy Eyelids - 

Due to hormonal changes puffiness around the face is common in pregnant women. Puffy eyelids may interfere with side vision. Maintain water intake, moderate diet with low sodium and caffeine should be helpful.

4. Migraine Headaches - sometimes painful migraine headaches make eye feels more sensitive to light. If you are pregnant and suffering from migraine, consult your doctor first before taking any prescription or non-prescription medication.

5. Diabetes - if you are diabetic before pregnancy 

And feel blurred vision during pregnancy, may indicate elevated blood sugar levels. You will need to get more frequent eye exams while you were pregnant and in the postpartum period.

6. High Blood Pressure - sometimes few women may have blurry vision or spots in front of her eyes during pregnancy period. These symptoms can be caused by increasement in blood pressure. Excessive high level of blood pressure can even cause retinal attachment.

7.  Eye Pressure - Due to changes in hormone level during pregnancy, fluid build up in your eyes, as same way they make your ankles and feet swell up. These changes can alter the curvature of your eye,  which can affect your vision during pregnancy period.

8. Glaucoma - If you are a glaucoma patient and being treated for glaucoma, it's important to tell your eye doctor right away if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Many glaucoma medications are still safe to take during pregnancy, but certain glaucoma medication like carbonic anhydrase inhibitors can be harmful to the developing baby.

9. Eye Disease - Sometimes healthy pregnancy develop an eye disease like serous chorioretinopathy in which fluid builds up under the retina, results distort vision and certain blind spots. This condition is linked to stress hormones which usually develops in late pregnancy. Vision usually returns to normal toward the end of your pregnancy or within a few  months after delivery.