Can I have a normal delivery with high myopia?

  Most pregnant women with high myopia can have a normal delivery.  Serious complications of high myopia are retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataract, etc. Therefore, many pregnant women have concerns that they cannot have a normal delivery. But in fact, as long as a professional doctor dilates the pupil and checks the fundus of the eye before delivery to make sure there are no contraindications such as retinal fissure, vitreous retraction, macular edema and hemorrhage, it is possible to have a normal delivery. The diagnosis of the obstetrics department is the main factor in whether the delivery can be normalized, and the degree of myopia is only a reference. The increased abdominal pressure and severe pain during normal delivery may cause some irritation to the eye, but there is no direct evidence that normal delivery can cause retinal detachment and fundus hemorrhage. In contrast, hypertension and hyperglycemia have more potential to affect fundus pathology. Therefore, highly myopic pregnant women with gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes mellitus should be cautious in choosing to have a normal delivery.  Pregnant women with high myopia are advised to have regular testing and avoid strenuous exercise, vibration and impact. Avoid wearing contact lenses and use eye cosmetics with caution during pregnancy.