Hormones directly affect vision
Women's eye health is clearly affected by hormonal changes throughout life. Not only causing psychological or physical fluctuations, hormones also directly affect the production of tears, intraocular pressure and corneal structure.
According to Dr. Yogesh Chougule - an ophthalmologist, ophthalmic surgeon, cornea and refractor, working in India: "Hormoneal fluctuations can change the way light enters the eyes, causing blurred vision and dry eyes, especially in women.
Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone can reduce the quality of the tear film, making the eyes prone to irritation. This is also the reason why women are at higher risk of dry eye syndrome than men.
Risk increases with each stage of life
In puberty, sudden hormonal changes can change the shape of the cornea, increasing the risk of nearsightedness. During pregnancy, increased hormones can cause dry eyes, light sensitivity, and temporary blurred vision.
In particular, menopause causes a sharp decrease in hormone levels, reducing tear production and increasing the risk of diseases such as cataracts or glaucoma.
Experts recommend that women pay attention to regular eye exams, especially after 40 years old or in sensitive stages such as pregnancy. Signs such as sudden blurred vision, eye pain, flashes of light or the appearance of "flies flying" need to be checked early.
In addition, maintaining healthy living habits such as drinking enough water, supplementing with omega-3, limiting the use of screens for too long and taking reasonable rest will help protect vision for a long time.
