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Vision Changes
If you are nearsighted already, you may notice a gradual change in your vision during pregnancy. Your cornea tends to thicken and your eyes also tend to get drier during pregnancy, according to Debora Babe, RN, the professional educator and program director of Prevent Blindness Northern California Specialists believe this is due to changing hormone levels in your body.
Prescription Changes
Your prescription might change during pregnancy but usually not by a lot. If you notice that your glasses or contacts are no longer helping (or are actually making it harder to see), talk to your optometrist about whether you need an adjustment. Keep in mind that your prescription could very well change back after you have the baby.
Dry Eyes
Some women who wear contact lenses find that their eyes are more irritated and drier. Try using a lubricating solution and wearing your glasses more often to rest your eyes. If the dry eyes continue to be a problem, wear your glasses for the rest of your pregnancy. The condition will clear up once you give birth.
Safety Note
If you notice that you're having problems with your vision that are temporary and irregular, such as blurred vision, this may be an indication that you have pregnancy-induced diabetes (also called gestational diabetes) You should contact your doctor immediately. A simple sugar test, which is now routinely given to pregnant women, will establish whether you have developed this condition.
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