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Various Ways to Overcome Blurred Vision during Pregnancy

It is not uncommon for pregnant women to complain of visual impairment. One of the common visual impairments experienced during pregnancy is blurred vision. Bumil calm, blurred vision can be relieved by several ways below. Blurred vision during pregnancy is usually caused by excess fluid in the body. This condition causes the cornea of the eye to become thicker and the pressure inside the eyeball to increase. In addition, blurred vision during pregnancy can also be caused by dry eyes, dizziness during pregnancy, hormonal changes, to more serious conditions, such as retinal damage or preeclampsia.

How to Overcome Blurred Vision in Pregnant Women

Blurred vision during pregnancy will usually subside by itself about six weeks after giving birth or after the end of the breastfeeding period. However, there are several ways you can do to help overcome the discomfort caused by blurred vision:

1. Wear glasses when on the move

Wearing glasses when doing activities will make Bumil's vision clearer and protect Bumil's eyes from too bright light. In pregnant women who previously used softens, it is advisable to replace it with glasses.

2. Use artificial tears

Use artificial tear drops (artificial tears) that can be purchased freely without a doctor's prescription to overcome blurred vision due to dry eyes. However, pregnant women should consult an obstetrician first yes, because not all eye drops that are sold freely are safe to use by pregnant women.

3. Routine resting eyes when on the move

Routine resting eyes can also be done to overcome blurred vision. Especially if pregnant women do their daily activities in front of a TV, cellphone, computer, or laptop.

4. Compress the eye with cold water

In addition to providing freshness to the eyes, compressing the eyes with a clean towel dipped in ice water is also useful for overcoming blurred vision. In most cases, blurred vision during pregnancy is not a dangerous thing. However, pregnant women should immediately consult a gynecologist if blurred vision occurs suddenly, or accompanied by headaches, abdominal pain, swelling, or there are black spots on vision. This may indicate visual impairment caused by preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or retinal damage. In addition to eye examinations, the doctor will also examine the health condition of pregnant women, as well as the condition of the pregnancy and fetus, to find out the cause of blurred vision. Once the cause is known, the doctor can provide appropriate treatment.

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