Pregnancy Symptoms & Complaints: Blurry Vision and Eyesight

Fluid build-up and swelling during pregnancy can cause eye problems. Find out what causes eye discomfort and how to feel better.
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What causes blurry vision in pregnancy?

If you think you're seeing things when you're pregnant, you're probably right. Your eyes are affected by the same build-up of fluids that may give you thickened ankles or bloating. Your lens and cornea (the outermost layer of your eye) may thicken, and the pressure of the fluid within the eyeball may change. These changes together can cause your vision to blur. Because it is sometimes a symptom of pregnancy-induced hypertension, you should report any blurred vision to your healthcare provider.

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nancyt631 wrote:

Pregnancy does not affect the imposition of normal eyes, ie that does not make you more or less long / short-sighted. If you are diabetic so there may be fluctuations in vision, but these are not necessarily "normal" and should be verified. blurred vision and / or fuzzy areas of the visual field may result in a change in blood pressure or headaches. http://www.allmothers.net/pregnancy-week-by-week.html

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