Vision pregnant: not all right

All future moms have to visit an ophthalmologist. Pregnancy and childbirth are making adjustments to the work of the organs of vision, sometimes up to the development of pathologies. But even if there are no visible signs of concern, only a doctor can make a final verdict.

The ophthalmologist must examine the future mother at time of 10-14 weeks of pregnancy. Inspection includes the usual vision test And (definitely!) A study of the fundus after pupil dilation. In the event that any changes will not find a doctor, he reappointed inspected four weeks before the expected date of birth.

If there is a problem

If the first Verification of Ophthalmologist found in pregnant tears or rough degenerative changes of the retina, it is assigned a prophylactic laser photocoagulation, fastening the retina with choroid.

The woman in this case has to go to the doctor every month. In the absence of recurrent retinal breaks in the last inspection (4 weeks before childbirth) shall be issued by an ophthalmologist concluded that his patient is allowed to bear alone. But if the problem occurs again, you will have to repeat the procedure of laser photocoagulation. In more serious cases, when the doctor says retinal detachment It must have surgery.

Blurred vision during pregnancy

Some women complain blurred vision during pregnancy . In particular, the manifest symptoms such as flashing, light flashes. The picture before our eyes become cloudy, the outlines of objects distorted field of vision narrows.

If any complaints eyes future mom must-consult an eye specialist because most minor interference can be a sign of serious complications. The physician, in turn, will recommend medication, laser or surgery.

Births and operations

What is the main danger visual impairment at birth ? The damage to the retina. For example, there can be retinal detachment Which would entail the loss of vision. Or the retina (or vitreous body of the eye) will suffer from bleeding.

Is it possible in this case a woman to give birth alone or better still to resort to caesarean section?

There is a widespread view that the short-sightedness of up to 6, 0 diopters possible independent delivery. But when a high degree of myopia more appropriate to do a caesarean section. However, doctors say it's not quite true.

The indications for cesarean section   as eye health is only a very rough and severe complications of myopia of high to medium. For example, such an indication may be retinal detachment, identify and operated during pregnancy . And before the operated retinal detachment   on the only good eye.

It is believed that a woman can give birth to yourself, if the pregnancy proceeded without complications, and there was no retinal detachment in the past. Even if retinal degenerative foci were found, but a woman has successfully given birth before, then it is unlikely you will need a cesarean section. Although the final decision on the specific tactics is for the delivery obstetrician-gynecologist who takes delivery.

Lenses or glasses - what to take to the hospital?

Experts advise women to take with you is what she was used to. If you feel more comfortable in lenses, it means you need to take the lens. If the glasses - the glasses.

But if you chose the lenses, be sure to consult a specialist in contact correction. It will help you choose the optimal means to stay in the hospital.

The easiest option considered disposable contact lenses. Behind them do not need special care, and to bring further special solution and container.

Also very convenient to "travel" to the hospital silicone hydrogel lenses. Such lenses have very high oxygen permeability, and thus they can not remove more than 12 hours.

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