There are pre-existing health problems that can affect the sight which should be considered before deciding to become pregnant and should be fully discussed with your physician and ophthalmologist.
It is recommended that Diabetics see their ophthalmologist at least once a year to be aware of diabetic eye disease.
This eye disease has a tendency to worsen during pregnancy so it is very important to increase the frequency of visits starting immediately you become aware of being pregnant.
Sufferers of diabetic eye disease should consult with their ophthalmologists before planning a pregnancy.
Blood can clot more quickly when pregnant so it is important to remain sensibly active and mobile throughout the term to keep the blood circulation from slowing. If not thrombosis of the cerebral blood vessels may develop which may lead to field of vision problems and other neurological defects.
Pre-eclampsia, which is caused by high blood pressure developing during pregnancy can have a severe effect upon the eyes. Bleeding in the retina may lead to permanent vision impairment and should be treated without delay.
In rare cases, a form of skin cancer called Malignant Melanoma can develop during pregnancy.
Due to the hormonal changes that take place, the progress of this cancer becomes quicker and first indications can appear in the eye.
Another result of the changes to the body is the occasional development of diminishing vision accompanied by blank areas in the field of vision and headaches.
This is caused by pressure on the optic nerves as a result of some Pituitary Gland tumors suddenly enlarging.
WARNING
If you are using any type of medication whatsoever including most importantly eye drops for Glaucoma check with your physician and your opthalmologist without delay.
Certain treatments for eye problems can have a catastrophic effect on an unborn baby.
There are alternative medications that can be prescribed that have no harmful side effects on mothers and their unborn babies.
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