Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.Sukanya Padhi

Co Author(s): Prof Prasanta Kumar Nanda

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Impairment of visual acuity during pregnancy is supposed to be a rare occurrence; however, ocular changes include a wider spectrum of physiologic and pathologic conditions which might present different symptoms and require different treatments. AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To discuss ocular changes in pregnant women due to physiological and pathological conditions. STUDY TYPE: cross sectional study. METHODS: Study was conducted from March 2023 to March 2024 and a total of 280 cases were included. After detailed history and ocular examination including visual acuity, slit lamp biomicroscopy, fundus examination and applanation tonometry was done RESULT: 176 cases had ocular complications due to physiologic changes whereas 104 cases due to some pathologic coditions. CONCLUSION: The majority of alterations in the ocular system arise from metabolic, hormonal, and immunologic changes provoked by pregnancy.