Does Pregnancy Cause White Eyes?

Yes, and it happens to as much as 15 percent of all pregnant women. During pregnancy, changes in hormones, metabolism, fluid retention, and blood circulation can all affect your eyes and your eyesight. Water retention, for instance, may slightly increase the thickness and curvature of your cornea.

How do your eyes look in early pregnancy?

Several studies show that the shape of the cornea (the transparent layer that covers the front of the eye) becomes thicker and more curved during pregnancy. This can change the angle at which light enters the eye affecting the ability to focus on objects.

What does pregnancy do to your eyes?

The hormonal and physical changes experienced by expectant mothers might include dry eye, blurred vision, or severe changes to vision. These may also be the first sign of a more serious condition like gestational diabetes. Slight vision changes are common for pregnant women to experience.