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Childbirth/Pregnancy while having a scleral buckle
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Childbirth/Pregnancy while having a scleral buckle
by michellem78, May 27, 2008 01:23PM
I am 30 years old and have had detached retinas in both of my eyes. I have a scleral buckle in my left eye and have had two laser treatments on my right eye, and both my eyes are stable. I had the surgeries when I have in my early 20's. My husband and I are thinking about starting a family and I have heard mixed reviews about having detached retinas while being pregnant. I have heard that you have to have a c-section? My eyes seem very sensitive and I just want to be careful and be educated before I get pregnant.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, May 27, 2008 08:48PM
, May 27, 2008 08:48PM
You know I have never heard that you would need to have a c-section due to previous retinal detachment. I think you and your OB doctor would have some say in the matter. In the end, if you want to have children, then you will do it regardless of the small increased risk of getting a detached retina. The slight increased risk of a detachment would seem to be a small price to pay in order to have a child. Get a detailed opinion from a well qualified retinal specialist and then go ahead and think seriously about starting your family. There are many other things any of us could worry about when it comes to having children. Nothing is perfectly safe. I guess my personal opinion is that even with the risk, you should not let this deter you from having children, if that is what you want to do. Again, talk with a retinal surgeon to get a good solid opinion. Good Luck.
Michael Kutryb, MD
Michael Kutryb, MD
I was told of my similar retina problems early on, but no one adised me of the hereditary factor.. When I became pregnant, I had only lattice degeneration--no detachment. That came many years later. Both my daughter's retinas detached at 18. She is fine.
Should michelle have any kind of genetic counseling?
Thanks