Just wondering what is normal and when to worry about visual disturbances in pregnancy? Yesterday I was at a friend's house having a cuppa when I 'saw' what looked like stars falling in front of me, but off to one side. Maybe for 10 secs then nothing else since and feel fine otherwise.
I get them sometimes if I've been vomiting particularly hard or have stood up really quickly - always thought "seeing stars" was a figure of speech, but apparently not. Think it's usually something to do with changes in blood pressure or the amount of blood to the head, but if it's happening while you're sitting down not really doing anything I'd definitely get it checked out.
Thanks for the replies girls. Yes I was just sitting at the time, could've been sugar related as I'd had some sweet things while sitting there. Though I'm wondering now if it was a dehydration thing as I hadn't had any water at that point, along with about 3 coffees!
If it happens again I'll definitely give my middy a call - that's what she's there for
just be aware of any other changes. flashes of light or blurriness in one eye can be related to a detatched retina. if it continues or gets worse please see an optometrist asap.
its very important if this is the case.
I see the 'falling stars' and when I'm getting a migraine. That's usually the first sign, then my sight completely goes and I lose feeling in my arms and legs and sometimes there's vomitting. I have to be in a completely black room to sleep it off.
Hopefully it's just sugar related. I'd hate you to go through a migraine.
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