MANAGEMENT OF PREGNANCY AND LABOR IN MYOPIC PATIENTS

Aim. To study the course of pregnancy and labor in women suffering from myopia.Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of pregnancy outcomes among 100 women with myopia was held. There were 48 women in the study group who had a retinal laser correction within the period of pregnancy. The control group was represented by 52 women who did not undergo the correction.Results. We noted that the peripheral laser retinopexy made possible labor through natural birth canals for women of the study group. While the control group of women underwent abdominal delivery.Conclusion. The problem of myopia during pregnancy remains the focus of attention of obstetricians and ophthalmologists, since it is very important to choose the optimal method of delivery. In this case it is necessary to take into account not only the degree of myopia, but also the state of the retina. Peripheral vitreochorioretinal dystrophic changes (PVCDC) are indication for cesarean section. It was found that the timely use of LRP for retina makes possible reducing the percentage of surgical delivery, and thereby reduces the risk of post-surgery complications.