Healthy Eyes

Healthy Eyes

“There’s a huge array of symptoms linked to
the menopause, but few women make a connection
between their fluctuating hormones and their eye health”.1

Umbrella

What may the Healthy Eyes Umbrella include?

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

  • Eye Care
  • Eye Health
  • Eyes
  • Vision

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:

“Women Suffer From Vision Problems More Than Men. They are:

  • 65% of people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
  • 61% of people with glaucoma
  • 61% of people with cataract
  • 56% of people with refractive error
  • 63% of people with vision impairment
  • 66% of people who are blind”.3

MenopauseHealthy Eyes

Is there an association between menopause and eyes?

In Vision & Menopause according to the (United Kingdom) National Eye Health Week:

“There’s a huge array of symptoms linked to the menopause, but few women make a connection between their fluctuating hormones and their eye health”.4

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”.5

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

“Dry eye can cause:

  • A scratchy feeling, like there’s something in your eye
  • Stinging or burning feelings in your eye
  • Red eyes
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Blurry vision”.6

How common is dry eye?

The NEI note:

  • “Dry eye is common — it affects millions of Americans every year”.7

Is there an association between dry eye and menopause?

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

“Anyone can get dry eye, but you might be more likely to have dry eye if you:

  • Age 50 or older
  • Are female…”.8

Dry Eye and Peri/Menopause Healthy Eyes

Is there an association between dry eye and menopause ?

In Perimenopause, Menopause and Dry Eyes, dated 30 September 2025, the author explains:

“Did you know that dry eyes and the hormones associated with your menstrual cycle are related? In fact, over half of women will get symptoms associated with dry eyes as their menstruation slows and eventually stops as they begin menopause”.9

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:

Healthy Eyes

“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:

“Many people think that a sight test is just about checking whether your vision needs correcting with glasses or contact lenses. But there are other important reasons to have a regular sight test.

A sight test is a vital check on the health of the eyes and includes the detection of eye conditions. Many of these, if found early, can be treated successfully, avoiding potential sight loss.

A sight test can also detect other health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes”.11

Eye Test Frequency

How often should most people have an eye test?

Visionmatters.org.uk explain:

“Most people should have a sight test once every two years.

Certain groups may need a sight test more frequently. These include:

  • People with a history of eye conditions in the family
  • People over 40 of Afro-carribean or Asian origin

Speak to your optometrist for individual advice”.12 

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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Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Vision & Menopause. National Eye Health Week https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/looking-after-your-eyes/vision-and-menopause Accessed: 03 January 2026
  2. Vision and Eye Health: Health Frequently Asked Questions: About Common Eye Disorders and Diseases – Overview. Last Reviewed: 15 May 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/vision-health/about-eye-disorders/index.html Accessed: 03 January 2026
  3. Your Sight: Women’s Eye and Vision Health. Prevent Blindness. https://preventblindness.org/womens-healthy-eyes-now/ Accessed: 03 January 2026
  4. Vision & Menopause. National Eye Health Week https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/looking-after-your-eyes/vision-and-menopause Accessed: 03 January 2026
  5. Dry Eye: What Is Dry Eye? Last Updated: 06 August 2025. National Eye Institute https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/dry-eye Accessed: 03 January 2026
  6. Dry Eye: What Are the Symptoms of Dry Eye? Last Updated: 06 August 2025. National Eye Institute https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/dry-eye Accessed: 03 January 2026
  7. Dry Eye: What Is Dry Eye? Last Updated: 06 August 2025. National Eye Institute https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/dry-eye Accessed: 03 January 2026
  8. Dry Eye: Am I At Risk for Dry Eye? Last Updated: 06 August 2025. National Eye Institute https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/dry-eye Accessed: 03 January 2026
  9. Gormley, R. Perimenopause, Menopause and Dry Eyes. 30 September 2025 https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/perimenopause-menopause-and-dry-eyes Accessed: 03 January 2026
  10. 8 Things You Can Do Right Now To Protect Your Vision. Last Updated: 10 December 2024. National Eye Institute https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/8-things-you-can-do-right-now-protect-your-vision Accessed: 03 January 2026
  11. Sight Tests: Why Is A Sight Test Important? Visionmatters.org.uk https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/sight-tests/sight-tests Accessed: 03 January 2026
  12. Sight Tests: How Often Should I Have A Sight Test? Visionmatters.org.uk http://www.visionmatters.org.uk/sight-tests/sight-tests Accessed: 03 January 2026
Topic Last Updated: 11 May 2026 – Topic Last Reviewed: 03 January 2026

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