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Vision problems in pregnancy
Vision problems can be caused by different issues in pregnancy. If you have vision problems always tell your midwife or hospital straight away.
Why am I having problems with my vision and eyes?
There are a few reasons why you may have problems with your vision during pregnancy. If things are blurred or you see flashing lights, this could be caused by:
a migraine (a severe headache that can affect your senses)
pregnancy induced hypertension (high blood pressure in pregnancy). This is a type of high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks and goes away within 6 weeks of the baby's birth. It’s also known as gestational high blood pressure or gestational hypertension.
water retention, which may affect the front of your eyes and change your vision slightly
pre-eclampsia, which is a serious pregnancy condition that usually happens after 20 weeks. Other symptoms can include: