Influence of pregnancy on refractive parameters after laser in situ keratomileusis surgery

López-Prats, M.J.; Hidalgo-Mora, Juan José; Sanz-Marco, E.; Pellicer, A.; Perales, Alfredo; Díaz-Llopis, M.

doi:10.1016/j.oftale.2012.09.005

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“…Several studies prove that refraction disorders triggered by pregnancy are marked by myopization, usually not very significant and always regressive within six weeks after childbirth (9) . According to those studies, there is a tendency towards worsening of the refractive function in the first half of pregnancy in women with refractive disorder history (7) .…”

Section: Particularities Of Myopia In Pregnant Womenmentioning

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Particularities of myopia in pregnancy

Iancu¹

2013

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Although ocular conditions are commonly encountered in pregnancy, their management in pregnancy and during labor is still debate. Our review synthesizes the existing evidence on pregnancy and labor impact on visual outcome in myopic patients. We aimed to evaluate the changes in ocular physiology during pregnancy, the characteristics of myopia in pregnant population, the impact of epidural anesthesia and mode of delivery on myopia progression. High hormonal levels of pregnancy change corneal thickness and curvature, decrease sensitivity and reduce intraocular pressure. The existing evidence for ocular changes with pregnancy and expulsive effort in labor is rather poor. Myopic patients did not develop worsening of visual function after spontaneous vaginal delivery in any of the existing studies. Epidural anesthesia should be offered unrelated to ocular condition. Until further evidence will become available, vaginal delivery should be the standard for patients with ocular conditions in the absence of obstetrical contraindications.

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“…These changes usually resolve postpartum. Ptosis, often unilateral, occurs during or after pregnancy probably as a result of defects in the levator aponeurosis caused by fluid, hormonal, and stress-related changes of labor and delivery (7) .…”

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Particularities of myopia in pregnancy

Iancu¹

2013

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“…For refractive surgery, waiting three months is suggested after giving birth and/or breastfeeding because of hormonal changes that can affect the refractive error and possibly induce effects on corneal wound healing. However in some cases, pregnant women undergo corneal surgeries, typically because of traumatic causes or when pregnancy was not identified in its early stage [15,16].…”

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“…Women who became pregnant after LASEK have experienced changes in visual acuity and spherical equivalent [15]. Refractive regression and corneal haze have been reported in eyes of women who became pregnant after PRK for the treatment of myopia [16].…”

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Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 2 in Human Tears and Blood during Pregnancy

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Tőzsér²,

Silver³

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IJOES

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“…Increased corneal haze and myopic regression have been reported in patients who have recently undergone PRK [61]. Recent work has demonstrated significant changes in the cylinder and spherical equivalents in women through their first two trimesters of pregnancy [62]. This research group then went on to theorize that the hormonally caused changes may biomechanically weaken the LASIK-treated cornea, leading to refractive regression.…”

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LASIK and Surface Ablation in the Modern Era: Trends and Novel Applications

Edmonds

Moshirfar

2013

Curr Ophthalmol Rep

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Refractive laser surgery has become one of the most successful and commonly performed elective ophthalmic procedures. Since the introduction of photorefractive keratectomy, followed closely by the advent of laser in situ keratomileusis, the field of laser refractive surgery has continued to rapidly evolve. Surgical techniques are constantly refined to improve patient outcomes and minimize complications, and technology continues to advance to provide more precise and customizable treatment options. New applications of refractive procedures continually emerge in the literature. Breakthroughs in the field have led to novel applications of refractive procedures that may offer options to patients that previously had been considered poor surgical candidates. It is important for the clinician to maintain awareness of the current trends and new developments in refractive surgery to provide appropriate counseling and treatment for their patients.

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Influence of pregnancy on refractive parameters after laser in situ keratomileusis surgery

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Particularities of myopia in pregnancy

Particularities of myopia in pregnancy

Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 2 in Human Tears and Blood during Pregnancy

LASIK and Surface Ablation in the Modern Era: Trends and Novel Applications

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