India, July 30 -- Pregnancy and postpartum can come with various complications that can affect hormonal balance and physiological changes. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Smit M Bavariya, cataract, glaucoma and LASIK Surgeon, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital said, "Vision changes after childbirth are more common than most people realise." Also read | Ophthalmologist explains why blurred vision is rising across India post-pandemic: 'It's not just cataracts anymore'

Dr. Smit M Bavariya further explained why postpartum vision changes occur:

After delivery, the body experiences a sharp drop in estrogen and progesterone levels. These hormonal shifts can temporarily alter the shape and thickness of the cornea, leading to blurred or distorted v...