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[Ocular changes during pregnancy].

Enéias Bezerra Gouveia¹, Paulo Sergio Pereira Conceição, Maira Saad de Avila Morales

¹Hospital São Joaquim da Real e Benemérita Sociedade Portuguesa de Beneficência, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. ewazowzky@uol.com.br

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Pregnancy causes significant eye function changes in healthy individuals and existing ocular diseases. This review categorizes these effects into physiological, pre-existing disease alterations, and pathological changes.

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Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty in Eyes with Glaucoma

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Published on: January 26, 2018

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Reproductive Medicine
Human Physiology

Context:

Pregnancy induces diverse physiological and pathological changes in maternal ocular health.
Understanding these changes is crucial for managing eye conditions during pregnancy.

Purpose:

To conduct a bibliographical revision on the ocular effects of pregnancy.
To categorize pregnancy-related eye alterations.

Summary:

Pregnancy-induced ocular changes are classified into three main categories: physiological alterations, exacerbation of pre-existing ocular diseases, and new pathological conditions.
The review synthesizes information from PubMed (MEDLINE) and LILACS databases.

Impact:

Provides a structured overview of pregnancy's impact on eye health.
Aids clinicians in diagnosing and managing ocular conditions in pregnant patients.
Highlights the need for specialized ophthalmic care during pregnancy.