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The Hormonal Link to Ocular Disease in Women

Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FMCP, FOWNS, reviewed how levels of individual hormones and the balance between them help regulate tear production, inflammation, wound healing, lipid secretion, intraocular pressure (IOP), and neuroprotection, and therefore can result in a higher burden of dry eye, glaucoma, or retinal disease in women.

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  • Veronica Daub

  • June 17, 2026

  • 5 min

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    Women experience a higher burden of ocular diseases, influenced by hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause.

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    Hormonal fluctuations affect ocular health by disrupting tear production, inflammation, and meibomian gland function.

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    Menopause may increase the risk of glaucoma, with studies linking earlier menopause to a higher risk of primary open-angle glaucoma.

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    Nutritional shifts during menopause, including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, are crucial for maintaining ocular health.

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    A multidisciplinary approach involving various health specialists is essential for addressing the interconnected health challenges women face during midlife.

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The Hormonal Link to Ocular Disease in Women

  • by Veronica Daub

  • June 17, 2026

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