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. 2010 Sep;107(9):863-72; quiz 873.
doi: 10.1007/s00347-010-2203-y.

[Eye and pregnancy]

[Article in German]
T Ness  1 , W Paulus
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[Eye and pregnancy]

[Article in German]
T Ness et al. Ophthalmologe. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

Pregnancy may cause ocular changes, for example refractive changes or contact lens intolerance. A number of ocular diseases may deteriorate. Especially preexisting diabetic retinopathy may worsen. Vaginal delivery is nearly always possible. Caesarean section is not required due to myopia, peripheral retinal degenerations or after retinal surgery. Most topically applied drugs usually used in ophthalmology are safe during pregnancy.

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