Expert answer:
Yes, some vision problems during pregnancy are common, such as blurry vision and black spots on the view. The main cause of these visual changes is in the hormonal changes that occur at this stage.
The vision problems more frequent during the pregnancy are:
Dry eyes:
- Symptoms: Itching, light sensitivity, redness, sand or eyestrain in the eyes; the symptoms appear and disappear throughout the gestation, with tendency to disappear slowly after the childbirth;
- Causes: Hormonal changes and external conditions such as air conditioning, wind, smoke and dust;
- How to treat: Moisturizing eye drops made with serum, avoid staying in dusty or windy environments, redouble eye lubrication if wearing contact lenses;
- Change in grade (pregnant women who already wear glasses):
- Symptoms: Blurred vision, difficulty seeing from near or far, headache, dizziness;
- Causes: Retention of intense fluid and weight gain, which may alter the thickness and shape of the cornea;
- How to treat: Seek medical attention if eye irritation persists. The condition is usually transient and the cornea returns to normal about 8 months after delivery;
- Dark tongues in vision:
- Symptoms: Appearance of spots or black spots in the visual field;
- Causes: Pre-eclampsia, a condition characterized by increased blood pressure, which causes swelling and the appearance of spots or black spots in the visual field; Gestational diabetes due to imbalance caused by excess blood sugar;
- How to treat: Detect the problem as early as possible during pregnancy through the ophthalmoscopy examination.
The doctor or ophthalmologist is responsible for the treatment of vision problems during pregnancy. You can also discuss these issues with your family physician or obstetrician during your prenatal visits.
