PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for September, 2000: Re: Blood shot eyes

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Re: Blood shot eyes

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 00:28:30 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 29 Sep 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi there,
> I have heard that it is normal to have slight problems with your eyes
>during the last part of your pregnancy.
>
> I do not wear contacts or glasses; I have 20/20 vision. Recently, my
>eyes have have been totally blood shot. I have no idea what is causing this.
> I have never had my eyes as blood shot as they are. Is this a normal side
>effect of pregnancy???
>
> Thanks,
> Jenny.

It can happen due to increased blood flow, or it could just be from an allergen. check with your doc to make sure your blood pressure is okay (another possible cause, if blood vessels break or leak) and if your BP is okay, you can use Visine or other drops

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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