Vision Direct’s Head of Research Anna shared her experience of blurry vision during her pregnancy. At the time of speaking with her, Anna was 35 weeks pregnant with her first child. She has been wearing Acuvue Oasys extended wear for years and affirms that these lenses have also been great during her pregnancy: “These lenses are extended wear, so I don’t have to worry about accidentally falling asleep with them in.”

Anna started to experience blurry vision from weeks 23 to 25. “Something had changed in my third trimester. Every day I felt as if I had put my lenses in the wrong way around, even after swapping them around multiple times. I started having light spots and auras in my field of vision and tired eyes with swollen eyelids. I also struggled with light sensitivity.” At the time, Anna was on holiday in the Lake District. “I had to have my husband take over driving and had to shut myself away in a dark room until symptoms eased. Anna found that everclear Eye Drops and ibuprofen were key to alleviating symptoms. “As I started to experience blurry vision, I also became more clumsy! I was dropping my lenses more often, and popping lenses in was tricky for a short time.” Anna recommends that anyone experiencing this switches to glasses until symptoms ease.

Anna’s tips for pregnant contact lens wearers: “Keep in mind that the changes in seasons can also exacerbate symptoms. If you’re experiencing blurry vision during your pregnancy, try not to panic too much. Keep speaking with friends and family so that they are aware, and check in with your optician and get a free eye test if possible. If you’re able to wear lenses, consider switching to dailies as they will be much more convenient and hygienic than biweekly or monthlies.”

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Blurry vision and dry eyes during pregnancy