How can I prevent a coloboma?

How can I prevent a coloboma?

You can’t prevent genetic conditions like colobomas from developing during your pregnancy.

Colobomas — and other genetic conditions — are linked to certain environmental factors (things that happen to or around a pregnant person), including:

• Drinking alcohol.
• Smoking or using tobacco products.
• Using recreation drugs.

Talk to your provider about what you should avoid eating, drinking or doing while you’re pregnant.