International Journal of Physiology
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 2

Study of Change in Intraocular Pressure during different Trimesters of Pregnancy in Rural Area

  • Author:
  • Shashikant Somani1,, Sonali Rathi2, Vrunda Chowdhari3, B R Doddamani4, G Amaresh5
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 64 to 67

1Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Kamineni Institute of Medical Science, Narketpally, Nalgonda (Dist), Telangana

2Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kamineni Institute of Medical Science, Narketpally, Nalgonda (Dist), Telangana

3Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kamineni Institute of Medical Science, Narketpally, Nalgonda (Dist), Telangana

4Professor & Head, Department of Physiology, Kamineni Institute of Medical Science, Narketpally, Nalgonda (Dist), Telangana

5Professor & Head, Department of Ophthalmology, Kamineni Institute of Medical Science, Narketpally, Nalgonda (Dist), Telangana

*Corresponding author: Dr. Shashikant Somani Doctor&s Quarters S1-1, Kamineni Institute of Medical Science. Narketpally. Nalgonda (Dist), Telangana - 508254 Email id- drsgsomani@gmail.com Contact number - 09441365165, 07702277852

Online published on 19 June, 2015.

Abstract

During pregnancy, many physiological changes occurs in all the organs due to interactions between fetus and mother including Eyes. It is seen that it has beneficial effect in glaucoma.

To study change in intra ocular pressure (IOP) during First, Second and Third trimesters of pregnancy and to compare with age-matched non-pregnant women.

IOP was measured in 50 pregnant women between 20–30 years of age, using Schio Tonometer in First, Second and Third Trimesters and was compared with 50 non-pregnant women where IOP was measured thrice at interval of 12 weeks.

Data was analysed statistically using ANVOA. There was no statistically significant decrease in mean IOP in first trimester as compared to control group (p>0.05). Mean IOPs in second trimester and third trimester were significantly decreased compared to control group (p<0.05). Mean IOP differences between first and second, second and third and first and third trimesters of pregnancy were statistically significant (p<0.05).

Present study suggests that IOP decreases with the progression of pregnancy under hormonal influence. Knowledge of normal level of IOP in different trimesters of pregnancy helps in glaucoma screening.

Keywords

Pregnant woman, Intra ocular pressure, Trimester, Schio tonometer