Pregnancy can be a joyous time for new mommies out there. You are getting excited to have a new little one in the house, you are starting to prepare for their arrival, and enjoying all the sensations and happenings when being pregnant. Some of these symptoms are not so enjoyable such as morning sickness, back pain, and vision changes.

Round Rock Eye Consultants in Round Rock want to inform you that your eye changing is normal. Pregnancy affects many different parts of the body, your eyes included. We want to inform you that this is nothing to be alarmed about, but if you do feel like something is unusual you can schedule an appointment with your favorite eye doctor at our practice.

Dry Eyes Your eyes may become drier throughout your pregnancy. Not only that, but they can also become more irritated. If you wear contact lenses, this may make it more difficult to change them. A suggestion would be to wear your glasses every so often, so you can give your eyes a rest. Also, using over the counter eye drops will help with the dryness as well. Make sure the drops you choose are able to be used in conjunction with contacts. Also, always check the label to make sure they are baby friendly!

Blurred Vision

Retaining extra fluid within the body actually affects the shape and thickness of your cornea, causing blurriness. This change can be very slight, but it may affect your overall vision. If you wear glasses or contacts it is not recommended for you to change your prescription during pregnancy because your eyes should go back to normal once you have your baby. If the blurriness is affecting your everyday routine, definitely come and see us, and we'll make sure everything is fine with your eyes.

Gestational Diabetes

This temporary form of high blood sugar levels during pregnancy can also affect the blood vessels in your retinas. If you already had diabetes previously, see our eye care team in Round Rock. Your diabetic retinopathy tends to get worse during pregnancy and it is essential to keep up with your eye exams.

If you are experiencing any of these vision changes, or if you think it would be beneficial to learn more, come see us at Round Rock Eye Consultants, in Round Rock! We are professional, caring, and eye care is our passion. We want to put you at ease during your pregnancy so that all you need to focus on is the addition to your family. Schedule an appointment with our eye doctors today!