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myopia progression while pregnant

While pregnant with my first child, my vision worsened from -4.50 in each eye to -6.00 and -6.25. Unfortunately, my vision hasn't gotten any better since having my baby. I just found out I'm pregnant again and am wondering if I can expect my vision to continue to get worse. BTW, I'm 23.
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Can't predict, but my wife experienced the same thing.  Eyes were stable for many years; got preg w/ first kid and myopia worsened; stabilized; got preg again and myopia worsened w/ second pregnancy; after 2nd kid, stabilized.  

I believe pregnancy loosens connective tissue.
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