Question 1

what's the risk of using thiabenzadole to treat toxocariasis in the eye during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Malformation: These are strong medications which if used during fetal development can cause birth defects. Why take any risks?

Question 2

could i get lasik eye surgey when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Not advisable: During pregnancy your eyes can change so you should wait until after delivery, and after breast feeding, until your eyes are stable before doing lasik.  Also, if systemic medicines are used, they could be harmful to the fetus.

Question 3

is sensitive eye sight a early symptom of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: A positive pregnancy test should be positive by the time you missed your first period on the majority of cases depending on how regular your cycles are. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy can have differ from person to person. Do a blood test if you still have doubts.

Question 4

can pregnancy make my sight worse in just one eye? my rt eye seems like its harder to see out of, also feels like i can feel the prescense of my eye.

Accepted Answer

Can change: Pregnancy can change the vision. Any gestational diabetes? The blood suger if high can blur the vision. If you haven't had a glucose tolerance test to rule this iota, it would be important to get it done.

Question 5

my left eye hurts during pregnancy, why?

Accepted Answer

get checked: There are some things that can be associated with pregnancy that you would want diagnosed and treated.  It might be nothing more than dry eye but you should get it checked out.

Question 6

can my partner get pregnant if sperm goes in her eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Not from sperm in her eye, try the conventional way then yes.

Question 7

are allergy eye drops safe while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Depends on which one: Most allergy eye drops are category c which means either no studies have been done or they have seen evidence of animal effects but no human effects. You must weigh the risk and benefits. First you may want to start by using saline drops liberally several times a day, cool compresses to help with the itching. This may be enough to help. You may also consider zyrtec eye drops or Claritin (loratadine) eye drops.

Question 8

is it safe to have eye surgery while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally, unless it's an emergency, like a retinal detachment or lacerated cornea, most eye sugery is best postponed to the postpartum period.

Question 9

which is the safest eye antibiotic ointment during pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin: You can check with your gynecologist, but i think this white mint is considered safe in pregnancy.

Question 10

i think i have pink eye and i'm pregnant? should i have any concerns? should i go to a clinic?

Accepted Answer

Pink Eye : Pink eye is almost always caused by a virus similar to a cold.  Like a cold there is not much that can be done to make it go away other than wait for it to go away itself.  Cold compresses often help with the itching and burning.  Viral pink eye will not effect your unborn baby.

Rarely, pink eye can be caused by a bacterial infection.  You should see a doc to be sure. That could effect your baby.

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