“After menopause, some women report chronically dry and scratchy eyes, often along with light sensitivity, blurred vision, or swollen or reddened eyelids—a condition…”.¹

Umbrella

What may the Healthy Eyes Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

40 Years and Older

What are the major causes of vision loss for individuals aged 40 years and older?

In Vision and Eye Health: Health Frequently Asked Questions: About Common Eye Disorders and Diseases – Overview the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note:

“The leading causes of blindness and low vision in the United States are primarily age-related eye diseases. Those diseases include age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Other common eye disorders include amblyopia and strabismus”.²

Women

Do women suffer from vision problems more than men?

In Your Sight: Women’s Eye and Vision Health the (United States) Prevent Blindness elaborate on:

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and eyes?

In Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. My eyes itch and sometimes tear. Is this something that can be treated? the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) explain:

“A. After menopause, some women report chronically dry and scratchy eyes, often along with light sensitivity, blurred vision, or swollen or reddened eyelids—a condition called chronic dry eye. Tearing can also be a symptom, because the eye produces more watery tears to compensate, although these tears don’t lubricate the eyes the way healthy tears do. Sometimes, the condition is caused by certain diseases (such as Sjögren syndrome) or drugs (such as allergy medications and antidepressants)”.⁴

The NAMS also note:

“Consult your eye care team about what may be the cause in your case and the therapies available to help provide relief. In mild cases, over-the-counter artificial tear drops or gels can help. Drinking more water and taking omega 3 supplements may also be beneficial. More severe cases may require plugging tear ducts to keep tears in the eyes longer or prescription medication”.⁵

Dry Eye

What is dry eye?

DotS the definition of dry eye may vary. The (United States) National Eye Institute’s (NEI) definition is:

“Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears to stay wet, or when your tears don’t work correctly. This can make your eyes feel uncomfortable, and in some cases it can also cause vision problems”.⁶

In Dry Eye: What Are the Symptoms of Dry Eye? the NEI also explain:

How common is dry eye?

The NEI note:

Is there an association between dry eye and menopause?

In Dry Eye: Am I At Risk for Dry Eye? the NEI elaborate on:

8 Things You Can Do

What are 8 Things You Can Do Right Now To Protect Your Vision?

In 8 Things You Can Do Right Now To Protect Your Vision the NEI elaborate on:

“As you get older, your risk for some eye diseases may increase. But there’s a lot you can do to keep your eyes healthy — and it all starts with taking care of your overall health. Set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing your best with these 8 tips!

1. Find an eye doctor you trust
2. Ask how often you need a dilated eye exam
3. Add more movement to your day
4. Get your family talking… about eye health history!
5. Step up your healthy eating game
6. Make a habit of wearing your sunglasses — even on cloudy days
7. Stay on top of long-term health conditions — like diabetes and high blood pressure
8. If you smoke, make a quit plan”.¹⁰

Eye Test

Why is an eye test important?

In Sight Tests: Why Is A Sight Test Important? Visionmatters.org.uk also note:

Eye Test Frequency

How often should most people have an eye test?

Visionmatters.org.uk explain:

Free/Low Cost Eye Tests

Do some countries have free eye tests?

Your eye health care provider, health care provider, social worker, local community health center or hospital; may know about free or low cost eye tests.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my eyes?

If you would like help with your eyes, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your eye health care provider or health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

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