Influence of mode of delivery on pre-existing eye diseases

Jünemann A, Sterk N, Rejdak R (2012)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2012

Journal

Ophthalmologe Springer Verlag (Germany)

Book Volume: 109

Pages Range: 229-34

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1007/s00347-011-2460-4

Abstract

Many ophthalmologists and obstetricians recommend either an assisted vaginal delivery with forceps or vacuum extraction, or a Caesarean section in cases of pre-existing eye diseases, such as myopia, retinal detachment, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. This is mainly based on the increase of intraocular pressure during the final stage of labor. These recommendations, however, are not evidence-based. None of the published trials have reported any retinal changes after vaginal delivery. This report provides information on the influence of physiological changes on eye diseases during the final stage of delivery. In general eye disease is not an indication for an instrumental or operative delivery provided regular eye examinations (once each trimester) have been performed.

Authors with CRIS profile

Anselm Jünemann Medizinische Fakultät

Additional Organisation(s)

Department of Ophthalmology

Involved external institutions

Städtisches Klinikum München DE Germany (DE) Medical University of Lublin / Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie PL Poland (PL)

How to cite

APA:

Jünemann, A., Sterk, N., & Rejdak, R. (2012). Influence of mode of delivery on pre-existing eye diseases. Ophthalmologe, 109(3), 229-34. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00347-011-2460-4

MLA:

Jünemann, Anselm, N. Sterk, and R. Rejdak. "Influence of mode of delivery on pre-existing eye diseases." Ophthalmologe 109.3 (2012): 229-34.

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