Table 2.
Attitude of gynecologists on the choice of delivery type in ophthalmic patients.
| n (%) Disease or specific condition | NVD | CS + GA | CS + LA | No comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of glaucoma | 0 | 4 (25) | 0 | 12 (75) |
| Severe refractive errors | 1 (6.2) | 4 (25) | 1 (6.2) | 10 (52.6) |
| History of refractive surgery | 5 (31.2) | 3 (18.8) | 1 (6.2) | 7 (43.8) |
| Active conjunctivitis | 8 (44.4) | 1 (5.6) | 0 | 9 (50) |
| Recurrent ophthalmic herpes | 10 (55.6) | 0 | 0 | 8 (44.4) |
| Intraocular hemorrhage | 0 | 6 (33.3) | 2 (11.1) | 10 (55.6) |
| Retinal vascular disorders | 0 | 6 (33.3) | 2 (11.1) | 10 (55.6) |
| Diabetic retinopathy | 4 (21.1) | 4 (21.1) | 3 (15.8) | 8 (42.1) |
| History of ophthalmic surgery such as cataract, IOL implantation or trauma | 12 (66.7) | 0 | 0 | 6 (33.3) |
| Intraocular tumors | 4 (22.3) | 0 | 0 | 14 (77.8) |
| Orbital tumors | 4 (22.3) | 0 | 0 | 14 (77.8) |
| History of retinal detachment | 0 | 4 (22.2) | 2 (10.5) | 12 (66.7) |
NVD: Normal Vaginal Delivery, CS: Caesarean Section, GA: General Anesthesia, LA: Local Anesthesia.