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Blurred Vision or Diplopia

Blurred vision is when a person's vision becomes noticeably less sharp. Diplopia is when a person sees two images of something that should only be one.

What is the reason of this?

Vision changes during pregnancy are not uncommon. Experts believe that these changes may be due to fluid retention (edema) during pregnancy, as well as rising pregnancy hormones that cause temporary softening of eye tissue. Serious conditions such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, or preeclampsia are also especially when vision changes are accompanied by symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, or sudden swelling of the face, arms or legs.

Tips

Call your doctor if you experience vision changes that last longer than two hours, or if you notice physical symptoms such as headache, fever, abdominal pain, vaginal spotting or bleeding, swelling of the hands or face, or painful urination.

Blurred Vision or Diplopia

Blurred vision is when a person's vision becomes noticeably less sharp. Diplopia is when a person sees two images of something that should only be one.

What is the reason of this?

Vision changes during pregnancy are not uncommon. Experts believe that these changes may be due to fluid retention (edema) during pregnancy, as well as rising pregnancy hormones that cause temporary softening of eye tissue. Serious conditions such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, or preeclampsia are also especially when vision changes are accompanied by symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, or sudden swelling of the face, arms or legs.

Tips

Call your doctor if you experience vision changes that last longer than two hours, or if you notice physical symptoms such as headache, fever, abdominal pain, vaginal spotting or bleeding, swelling of the hands or face, or painful urination.