“Can pregnancy cause eye strain?”
I am 5 months pregnant. Over the past couple of weeks I suddenly have to strain my eyes to see things in the distance, or when driving. Can this eye strain, which is new for me, be caused by my pregnancy?
4 Answers
Yes, your eye prescription can change during pregnancy due to all the hormones in your body.
Not usually. Even though there is a lot of fluid overload, you must see an ophthalmologist to check your vision.
There are pregnancy changes like fluid retention that can cause poorer focusing of the eye. You should recover after your pregnancy.
The hormones in pregnancy relax smooth muscle. Eye strain can be normal in pregnant women, but can also be a sign of something more serious. I recommend an examination from your eye doctor.
Katherine Leigh Hilsinger, MD
Katherine Leigh Hilsinger, MD
