Ocular changes during pregnancy

Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2007 May-Jun;8(3):155-67.

Abstract

Pregnancy can cause multiple physiologic and non-physiologic changes throughout the body; the eye is no exception. Ocular changes during pregnancy can be physiologic or pathologic, or these changes can be an effect of a pre-existing condition. While many of theses changes are reversible, some may lead to lasting visual impairment. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the currently available literature on ocular changes during pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Eye Diseases / etiology*
  • Eye Diseases / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure / physiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Refraction, Ocular / physiology*
  • Risk Factors
  • Vision, Ocular / physiology*