OCULAR CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY

Abstract

This article reviews current data on physiologic and pathological ocular changes related to pregnancy. Generally, eye complications during pregnancy tend to be mild, temporary and do not require treatment. However, some complications can be severe and necessitate immediate ophthalmological intervention. Research on the visual system during pregnancy indicates that all eye structures change, regardless of previous conditions. Moreover, some physiological changes might progress into pathological conditions, causing preexisting diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, myopia, and glaucoma to worsen during pregnancy and require medical attention. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research in the Republic of Tajikistan regarding the relationship between eye health and pregnancy, highlighting the importance of studying this issue with regional considerations. A literature review was conducted using international electronic databases, such as PubMed and Google Scholar, and Russian scientific electronic libraries, such as CyberLeninka and Elibrary.ru, covering the last 10 years. Over 1,500 articles were found, and 33 relevant sources were selected based on specific keywords. Articles about eye diseases unrelated to pregnancy and congenital eye pathologies were excluded from the review.