Changes in Refractive and Optometric Findings During Pregnancy
Ali Mirzajani, Foroozan Narooie-Noori, Rasoul Amini Vishteh, Zahra Mirsharif, Samaneh Azampour, Hoda Medhat, Seyyedeh Sara Motahar
Abstract
Pregnancy causes changes in several organ systems such as metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal, immunologic, hematologic, and especially ocular systems. Pregnant women often have a concern about ocular and visual changes. Therefore, Knowledge of pregnancy-induced changes is necessary for pregnant women, optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePregnancyRefractive errorOphthalmologyVisual acuityFundus (uterus)OptometryBiologyGeneticsGlaucoma and retinal disordersCorneal surgery and disordersRetinopathy of Prematurity Studies