Pregnancy brings with it changes to your body, some of which can result in temporary changes to vision. In today’s post, local eye care center Six One Six Vision Center shares a guide to how pregnancy can affect your vision.
Major changes happen to the body as it prepares to carry a child. Some of these changes affect the eyesight — fortunately, they are temporary. The following are some of the most common causes:
While the vision changes discussed above typically go away on their own, don’t take chances and see an eye doctor as soon as you experience these symptoms. Some of them, like those associated with pre-eclampsia, can lead to eclampsia if left untreated. An eye doctor may recommend one or more of the following to treat vision changes during pregnancy:
If you are expecting and are experiencing any of the above symptoms, make an appointment with Six One Six Vision Center by calling us at (208) 514-1858 or filling out our contact form.
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