Is my glaucoma likely to get worse during my pregnancy?

Yes and No: According to the glaucoma research foundation, glaucoma among pregnant women may actually improve. It is important to be aware of the changes that are going on in your body during pregnancy and how they could affect your eyesight. In general, eye pressure actually tends to decrease in pregnant women, possibly due to the body’s hormonal changes. This may be beneficial to some women with glaucoma.

No: Unlikely, recommend regular check ups with your ophthamologist.

Usually no: Pregnancy typically lowers eye pressure. Most topical glaucoma medications have not been studied in pregnancy. Sometimes laser or surgery can be done to avoid medications. Alphagan (generic name brimonidine) is pregnancy class b -- not teratogenic in animals.