It is important for women over the age of 40 to be vigilant on eye disease.
The Royal College Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists suggests that women are at greater risk of developing eye conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy when compared to men.
On average, women live longer than men. Hormonal and lifestyle factors also contribute to the risk of developing age-related eye conditions.
For example, dry eye syndrome is associated with menopause and requires treatment to prevent damage.
Furthermore, drugs and supplements used to counteract menopause can cause inflammation within the eye.
Women are far more likely than men to get Grave’s disease (overactive thyroid), which also causes eyes to bulge and eye muscles to become inflamed.
An estimated 143,000 Australian women suffer from glaucoma, compared to 77,000 males. Left untreated, glaucoma may result in blindness.
For a complete eye health check-up, book an appointment at Noosa Optical at 1 Lanyana Way Noosa Junction or call 54473711 today.
