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2 Apr 2024

Pregnancy Blurs: Seeing Clearly?

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Pregnancy Blurs: Seeing Clearly?
It's essential to understand the potential visual changes that can occur during pregnancy and how to take care of your eyes during this transformative time.
Hormones at Play: Understanding the Culprit
The fluctuation of hormone levels during pregnancy can affect various parts of your body, including your eyes. Here's how hormonal changes can lead to vision blurriness:
  • Fluid retention: Hormonal shifts can cause water retention, which may lead to swelling in the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, resulting in blurry vision.
  • Dry eyes: Pregnancy hormones can decrease tear production, leading to dry eyes and potential vision disturbances.
  • Eyeglass prescription changes: Hormonal fluctuations may cause temporary changes in your eyeglass prescription, making your current glasses less effective.
Understanding the role of hormones in vision changes can provide reassurance that these blurs are often a normal part of pregnancy.
Pregnancy-Related Eye Conditions: Knowing the Signs
While most vision changes during pregnancy are temporary and benign, it's essential to be aware of potential eye conditions that may require attention. Keep an eye out for the following signs:
  • Gestational diabetes: If you develop gestational diabetes, you may experience vision blurriness or fluctuations due to changes in blood sugar levels.
  • Preeclampsia: High blood pressure during pregnancy, a condition called preeclampsia, can cause visual disturbances, including blurred vision, double vision, or sensitivity to light.
  • Dry eye syndrome: Hormonal changes can lead to dry eyes, causing discomfort, redness, and occasional blurred vision.
If you experience any concerning or persistent vision changes, it's crucial to consult with your healthcare provider or an eye care professional for proper evaluation and guidance.
Eye Care Tips for a Clear View
To maintain optimal eye health and alleviate vision blurriness during pregnancy, consider the following eye care tips:
  • Regular eye exams: Schedule regular eye exams with an optometrist or ophthalmologist to monitor any changes and address any concerns.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to prevent dry eyes and maintain overall eye moisture.
  • Protect your eyes: Wear sunglasses with UV protection to shield your eyes from harmful sun rays and reduce the risk of developing cataracts or other eye conditions.
By prioritizing your eye health and following these tips, you can enjoy clearer vision and alleviate discomfort during your pregnancy journey.
The Bright Side: Vision After Pregnancy
The good news is that most vision changes during pregnancy are temporary and will likely resolve after you give birth. However, it's essential to be patient and gentle with yourself as your body adjusts. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
  • Postpartum changes: Your vision may take some time to return to its pre-pregnancy state, so give yourself time to adjust.
  • Breastfeeding considerations: If you choose to breastfeed, be aware that hormonal changes during this time can also affect your vision temporarily.
  • Revisit your eyeglass prescription: Once your hormones stabilize, you may want to visit an eye care professional to determine if any adjustments to your eyeglass prescription are necessary.
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Alyssia
25 Jan 2024

I am currently 36 weeks and 4 days pregnant this is my first pregnancy, my discharge is clearly/watery stretchy what does that mean?

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Nicole
Could possibly be mucus plug if it’s stretchy
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Davina
I agree with Nicole definitely sounds like your mucus plug. Baby is getting ready 🎉 congrats
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Marimar 🌸
31 Oct 2023

Took a pregnancy test and it came back positive should I take another one I have an appointment next week with my obgyn. (Sorry picture quality suck but in person you can clearly see the second blue line)

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TatiBabyyy
Definitely pregnant 🎊🥳
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Jessica 🧘🏻‍♀️🕉️🪬🌑🌊
Pregnant 🎊
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Kyla
14 Oct 2023

" pregnancy brain", anxiety and ADHD are an awful combo . The ADHD and anxiety is not bad when I'm being treated for it , but clearly since being pregnant I'm off my meds. I feel like I'm losing my mind!

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Erica Epps
I’m dealing with everything all at once sometimes I think I did this too myself ughhh 🙄
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Tanasha
12 Jul 2023

So I took a pregnancy and my fiancé and I saw a faint line but I couldn’t get my camera to focus it just kept getting blurry

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Tanasha
It’s brighter in person
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Tanasha
I literally could not get a good pic thus was a screenshot from a video I took of it. My camera just doesn’t focus this was the only part without a glare and it was once I moved it out of the light
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Amber
2 Jun 2023

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and everyone can clearly tell I'm pregnant before I even say anything. Is that because of the baby or because I'm bloated? This is my 3rd pregnancy, well 4th counting my miscarriage.

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Shay
Well if u had previously had children. They say you tend to show more due to already stretched muscles.
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Amber
I look 4 months pregnant. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm having twins.
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ebonique
8 Jun 2022

Its crazy how i just saw a handful of women post their pregnancy test n ask if they see a faint or vap line & it was literally nothing there and clearly showing a negative & every women except for 1 person said they see a line🤣🤣 i even turned my brightness up on my phone n it was nothing but CLEARLY SHOWN NEGATIVES🤦🏽‍♀️ like damn why cant we be brutally honest & giving of ppl hopes for thinking they pregnant! Do yall know that it is an illusion when you want something so bad u start to believe u are seeing those things! Well sorry to break it to yall! Just get tested by a doctor!! Cuz everybody test seems to have a “faint line or false postive” stop believing these dye test or just get a digital & go to a clinic or something!!

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was just saying this too!! I wholeheartedly agree.
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Jazzi
27 Feb 2022

Anyone sometimes look clearly pregnant and sometime you just look chubby ?🤔its freaking me out

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Cierra
That's how i feel now
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