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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Obstetrics
Reproductive Medicine

Background:

Cesarean birth rates are increasing globally.
Non-obstetric factors frequently influence cesarean delivery decisions.
Ophthalmologists and obstetricians often cite ocular conditions as reasons for surgical delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge on pregnancy's impact on ocular disorders.
To evaluate the influence of physiological changes during delivery on eye conditions.
To discuss evidence-based ophthalmic indications for cesarean section.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on pregnancy and ocular disorders.
Analysis of physiological changes during vaginal delivery and their ocular effects.
Synthesis of evidence regarding ophthalmic indications for cesarean section.

Main Results:

High myopia and prior retinal surgery do not increase retinal detachment risk during vaginal delivery.
Choroidal neovascularization in myopic patients is a key indication for cesarean section.
Active proliferative diabetic retinopathy and advanced glaucoma with visual field loss may warrant cesarean delivery.

Conclusions:

Many traditional ophthalmic indications for cesarean section are not evidence-based.
Specific conditions like choroidal neovascularization, advanced diabetic retinopathy, and severe glaucoma necessitate careful consideration for delivery mode.
Evidence-based guidelines are crucial for optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancies with ocular comorbidities.