Category: Education & Awareness

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Education & Awareness, Wellness & Lifestyle • September 16, 2025

The Impact of Menopause and Other Hormonal Changes

Your body runs on hormones1. They impact your sleep cycle, your weight, and even your mood. But did you know your hormones can have a significant influence on your eye health? Menopause and other hormonal changes can cause dry eye2 irritating symptoms, poor visual performance, and even ulcers on the surface of the eye3. Let’s discuss the link…

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Education & Awareness, Wellness & Lifestyle • September 16, 2025

Hormones and the Ocular Surface: Understanding Dry Eye in Menopausal Patients

Dry eye disease is a multifactorial condition, but one of the most unrecognized contributors, especially in women, is hormonal fluctuation during perimenopause1 and menopause2. As estrogen and androgen levels shift, so does the tear film balance, resulting in aqueous-deficient and evaporative dry eye. Understanding those hormonal influences is essential for optometrists and ophthalmologists aiming to…

Education & Awareness • September 16, 2025

Blepharitis 101

Have you ever woken up with your eyelids stuck together? It’s not exactly pleasant — but it’s just one symptom of blepharitis, which may affect up to 47% of individuals1. In addition to being uncomfortable and unsightly, blepharitis is closely linked to dry eye disease. It can also cause problems for your eyelashes and eyelids over time. Finding…