Is it safe to have your eyes dilated while pregnant?
JAN 29, 2024
Question:
I am going to have a dilated eye exam and I am trying to get pregnant. Is there any potential harm from having a dilated eye exam during pregnancy?
Answer:
There is no problem with dilation during pregnancy. However, very little is known about many drugs used during the first trimester especially. However, the risk of dilation is truly very, very small, if any. Please close your eye after drops are placed to dilate them. This further reduces the amount of drug that is absorbed in the body.