My eyes have been feeling dry and irritated lately, and I usually use some eye drops. Now that I'm pregnant, I'm unsure if it's safe to use just any eye drops.
It depends on the ingredients, as active drugs in some eye drops can cross the placenta. My doctor specifically told me to only use preservative-free lubricating artificial tears if needed.
I felt so scared when my eyes got super dry in the first trimester, but I didn't dare to use any drops without asking my doctor. She prescribed some simple lubricating tears that worked wonders.
With my PCOS background, I was always extra careful about everything going into my body. Eye drops can easily absorb into the bloodstream, so it's always safest to let your gynac decide.
Honestly, between my swollen feet and itchy eyes, I am a mess right now in my 3rd trimester! But please ask your doctor before using any drops, we don't want to add any more issues to the list.
I am currently in my 2nd trimester and my eyes have been burning a lot. Did anyone else get safe drops prescribed by their doctor, or did you just wait it out?
Never self-medicate with eye drops during pregnancy. Some drops contain steroids or beta-blockers which are not safe, so get your gynac's approval first.
I had some eye dryness during my pregnancy, but I focused on hydration and my regular walks to stay active. For the drops, I strictly used only what my doctor allowed.
I always call the emergency desk at my hospital or message my consultant before using even basic drops. It is better to get a safe prescription cleared by the medical team.
I literally spent hours worrying if my eye drops would affect the baby. To be safe, please just give your doctor a quick call so you don't keep stressing like I did.
My MIL suggested putting rose water or doing warm compress for my dry eyes, but I still called my doctor just to be 100% sure before buying any medical drops.
