Vision may become slightly impaired or altered during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, dry eyes, and water retention. If any of the symptoms occur, contact your eyecare professional and obstetrician. Expectant mothers who require vision correction but are experiencing vision changes may want to consider disposable contacts, as these allow your prescription to be modified on a regular basis at a lower overall cost than some other lenses. Some pregnant women should limit the number of hours per day that they wear contact lenses, due to possible eye changes, while some expectant mothers should not wear lenses at all. An eyecare professional can help you make these decisions.
Most pregnant women find that their vision returns to normal soon after delivery.
Advances in materials technology and better understanding of the eye's needs in health and disease have enabled the development of soft and rigid lenses to aid in protecting and helping a sick eye to heal. A variety of conditions may be treated and in some cases, even cured in this manner. These unique lenses are frequently combined with precise medication delivery schedules to help heal the eye. Most first time wearers are delighted with the level of comfort that contact lenses provide. Initial contact lens fittings by professional eyecare practitioners can minimize or eliminate any irritation associated with new lenses.