Pregnancy may affect keratoconus or its treatment in several ways:
Pregnancy may cause hormonal changes that can reduce the stiffness of your cornea and make it more prone to bulging or thinning.
Pregnancy may trigger or worsen keratoconus in some women who have a genetic predisposition or unrecognized keratoconus before pregnancy.
Pregnancy may require you to change your glasses or contact lenses prescription more often as your vision changes.
Pregnancy may limit your options for keratoconus treatment, such as corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) or surgery, which are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.