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Published on: September 20, 2024
[Influence of mode of delivery on pre-existing eye diseases]
A G M Jünemann1, N Sterk, R Rejdak
1Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 90154 Erlangen. anselm.juenemann@uk-erlangen.de
Abstract:
Many ophthalmologists and obstetricians recommend either an assisted vaginal delivery with forceps or vacuum extraction, or a Caesarean section in cases of pre-existing eye diseases, such as myopia, retinal detachment, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. This is mainly based on the increase of intraocular pressure during the final stage of labor. These recommendations, however, are not evidence-based. None of the published trials have reported any retinal changes after vaginal delivery. This report provides information on the influence of physiological changes on eye diseases during the final stage of delivery. In general eye disease is not an indication for an instrumental or operative delivery provided regular eye examinations (once each trimester) have been performed.
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