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Has anyone experienced eye flashes after giving birth?

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Yes: Visual changes after delivery can be due to multiple reasons. However, most concernig is preeclampsia and needs to be evaluated by an ob-gyn to ensure that you dont have a seizure / eclamptic episode!

Answered 11/11/2012

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