Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), reported in 5.8–25.1% of pregnancies , is increasingly linked with ocular abnormalities in offspring. Documented findings include iris stromal hypoplasia, vascular changes, optic nerve hypoplasia, and reduced macular thickness/volume, with a higher risk of long-term refractive errors. These data underscore the importance of integrating ophthalmic surveillance into postnatal follow-up of children exposed to maternal GDM/DM. To read more; Click here Should routine ophthalmic screening be standard of care for infants born to mothers with GDM/DM?
##Reference## Liu Y, Yan J, Li M, Zhao D. Ophthalmic Changes in the Offspring of Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus or Diabetes Mellitus – A Systematic Review. Clin Ophthalmol. 2025;19:2803-2811##
