Menopause and eye health

Once women reach their 40’s, menopause can affect their health in several ways. It can affect you mentally and physically, including your eye health. Fluctuating hormone levels can cause the shape of your eye to change slightly, as well as other eye conditions like dry eyes, cataracts and glaucoma.

Dry eyes

Another common eye condition caused by menopause is dry eyes. People can also experience increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision, increased tear production as well or swollen or reddened eyelids.

Your tears are a combination of water, oils and lipids. They lubricate your eyes, protect against infection and help to stabilise your vision. Decreased oestrogen levels during menopause can decrease tear production, which causes dry eyes, irritation and inflammation.

Other causes of dry eyes include overexposure to digital devices, dry climates and wearing contact lenses. If you are suffering from dry eyes, lubricating eye drops can help to relieve the symptoms. It can also help to avoid wearing contact lenses, staying indoors if you’re in a dry climate and taking breaks from looking at digital screens.

Menopause and your
eye health

If you think menopause have affected your eye health, you can come in store for an eye test. Having regular eye tests helps us to detect eye conditions early, whether these are caused by menopause or ageing. This helps us treat them early and and prevent symptoms from worsening.

Menopause and eye health

Menopause and your eye health

Menopause and your
eye health