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[Visual field changes in normal pregnancy]
Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|February 1, 1980
Summary
Pituitary gland enlargement during pregnancy can press on the optic chiasm. This study compares visual field test results from a single investigator with clinical findings from a Vienna University obstetrics and gynecology clinic.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Neuro-ophthalmology
Background:
- The pituitary gland undergoes hormonal regulation and physiological changes during pregnancy.
- Pituitary enlargement during gestation can lead to mass effect, potentially impacting adjacent structures like the optic chiasm.
Observation:
- Pregnancy-induced pituitary enlargement typically exerts posterior and inferior pressure on the optic chiasm.
- Quantitative kinetic perimetry was employed to assess visual field function.
Findings:
- The study correlates visual field data from kinetic perimetry with concurrent clinical observations.
- Comparison of perimetry results with findings from the 2nd Clinic for Obstetrics and Gynecology of Vienna University.
Implications:
- Understanding the impact of pituitary changes in pregnancy on visual pathways is crucial for patient care.
- This research contributes to the neuro-ophthalmological assessment of pregnant individuals.