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¹MBBS, BMedSc (Hons), Clinical Associate Lecturer, The University of Adelaide, SA.

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Pregnancy can cause new eye conditions or worsen existing ones like diabetic retinopathy. Recognizing and managing these ophthalmic changes is vital for maternal and fetal health.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Obstetrics
Maternal Health

Background:

Pregnancy presents a spectrum of ocular pathologies.
Pre-existing conditions like diabetic retinopathy may worsen.
New conditions can arise due to pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia.

Purpose of the Study:

To review physiological and pathological ocular changes during pregnancy.
To categorize pathological changes into modified pre-existing conditions, new-onset conditions, and complication-associated conditions.
To provide a framework for diagnosis and management of ophthalmic conditions in pregnant patients.

Main Methods:

Literature review of ophthalmic conditions in pregnancy.
Discussion of pathophysiology and clinical implications.
Outline of diagnostic and referral frameworks.

Main Results:

Ophthalmic conditions during pregnancy require careful monitoring.
Multidisciplinary care is essential, involving various medical specialists.
Early recognition and management are crucial for optimal outcomes.

Conclusions:

Understanding ophthalmic changes in pregnancy is critical.
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management improve patient care.
Collaborative care ensures comprehensive treatment for pregnant patients with eye conditions.