Vision Problems in Pregnancy
I don't get full blown migraines, but every now and then I do get the vision precursor to a migraine where I see little white spots everywhere.For more on pregnancy and pregnancy over 40, see: getpregnantover40.com
This seems to be triggered by the changing hormones associated with my menstrual cycle, and it did occur once when I was pregnant. Here is an article about vision problems which may be triggered by pregnancy:
Problems that pregnant women may experience include:
Refractive changes. During pregnancy, changes in hormone levels may affect the strength a women needs in her contact lenses or eyeglasses. This slight change is usually no cause for concern. Women should talk to their eye doctor about it.
Dry eyes. This problem is usually temporary and goes away after delivery. Lubricating or rewetting eye drops are safe to use during pregnancy or while nursing.
Migraines. These are caused by hormonal changes and are common among pregnant women. In some cases, migraine headaches can make eyes feel more sensitive to light. Talk to your doctor before you take any migraine headache medications.
Diabetes. Pregnant women are at increased risk for developing diabetes. Blurred vision may be an indication of elevated blood sugar levels. All women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant and have been diagnosed with diabetes should get a full, dilated eye exam.
High blood pressure. Blurry vision and seeing spots may be a sign of high blood pressure during pregnancy. Very high blood pressure can cause retinal detachment
from:
(healingwell.com)
