[Ophthalmic agents during pregnancy and breastfeeding]

Ophthalmologe. 2012 Mar;109(3):221-8. doi: 10.1007/s00347-011-2459-x.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Ocular therapy is necessary even during pregnancy but the use of pharmaceutical substances bears the risk of side effects on mother and child. The article reflects current knowledge on how to treat the most important eye diseases during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The review covers the diagnostics (tonometry, mydriasis, angiography) as well as treatment of infections of the eyes, glaucoma, allergies, diabetic retinopathy, pain and inflammation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Feeding*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Eye Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / administration & dosage*
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / adverse effects*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Ophthalmic Solutions