Pregnancy does not come with those typical signs that actually differ from one woman to another, such as the hormonal or physical problems that occur when another creature grows in your body. Ashley Brissette, ophthalmologist, says pregnancy also changes your vision, so there are some things you can do to manage your eye health while you're expecting.
#1 Vision may become blurred
Things seem a little unclear lately? It's not your imagination. "During pregnancy, hormonal changes can affect the thickness of the cornea (the front covering of the eye), which can change the way light enters and focuses on the eye," says Dr. Brissette.
#2 Eyes can be dry
You may notice that your eyes get drier during pregnancy. Blame it on hormones, specifically changes in estrogen and progesterone levels. Hormonal changes can lead to dry eyes and itchy eyes to make matters worse.
#3 Your vision can change
Increased blood volume and fluid retention during pregnancy can affect the cornea and eye pressure, leading to changes in the refraction of light entering the eye.
#4 Your far vision may get worse
Believe it or not, the same fluid retention that causes swollen legs during pregnancy can also produce puffiness around the eyes. When you are pregnant, your body produces more fluids and blood to support your fetus. Sometimes extra fluid in the eye area can temporarily change the shape of the cornea, which can limit far vision.
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Source: Well + Good
