Skip to content
Book Now

Call Now 0207 307 8250

  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Process
    • Why Choose Us?
    • Pricing
  • Treatments
    • LASIK Eye Surgery
      • Astigmatism
      • Short Sight
      • Long Sight
      • Reading Glasses
    • LASEK (PRK)
      • Astigmatism
      • Short Sight
      • Long Sight
      • Reading Glasses
    • Refractive Lens Exchange
    • Implantable Collamer Lens
    • Cataract Surgery
  • Testimonials
    • Celebrity Reviews
    • Public Reviews
  • Resources
    • Eye Health Guides
    • FAQ
  • Blog
  • Contact
Menu
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Process
    • Why Choose Us?
    • Pricing
  • Treatments
    • LASIK Eye Surgery
      • Astigmatism
      • Short Sight
      • Long Sight
      • Reading Glasses
    • LASEK (PRK)
      • Astigmatism
      • Short Sight
      • Long Sight
      • Reading Glasses
    • Refractive Lens Exchange
    • Implantable Collamer Lens
    • Cataract Surgery
  • Testimonials
    • Celebrity Reviews
    • Public Reviews
  • Resources
    • Eye Health Guides
    • FAQ
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • 100% Success Rate
  • 10 Year Guarantee
  • #1 UK TrustPilot Rating
  • Celebrities Clinic of Choice
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Process
    • Why Choose Us
    • Pricing
  • Treatments
    • LASIK Eye Surgery
    • LASEK (PRK)
    • Refractive Lens Exchange
    • Implantable Collamer Lens
    • Cataract Surgery
    • Astigmatism
    • Short Sight
    • Long Sight
    • Reading Glasses
  • Testimonials
    • Celebrity Reviews
    • Public Reviews
  • Resources
    • Guides
    • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Contact
Book Now
Call Now
  • 100% Success Rate
  • 10 Year Guarantee
  • #1 In the UK TrustPilot Rating
  • April 28, 2017

Why Are Women More Prone To Eye Problems – 6 Reasons

[toc] Studies now show that there is a gap between both sexes in regards to eye diseases and vision problems. Women are more likely than men to lose their vision or experience a variety of eye conditions. With the likelihood higher for females they need to be extra vigilant with their eye care. But, why are women more prone to eye problems than men?

Why Are Women More Prone To Eye Problems Than Men?

Women Eye Problems

1. Women make up 65% of age-related macular degeneration cases

One theory the AAO study suggests is that the reason the percentage of female AMD sufferers is higher than men’s’ is directly linked to ageing. On average women live longer than men, which would result in a higher volume of women who will be diagnosed with AMD in their lifetime.

2. 61% Of All Cataracts And Glaucoma Patients Are Women

Elderly Eyes Cataracts

Glaucoma is a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing loss of sight over time, and Cataracts is a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision.

3. Women Eye Problems

Age is not the only factor that is considered when discussing vision loss in women; social and economic factors play a part in this too.

Due to these factors, women’s access to eye care in developing countries is significantly smaller than other places in the world.

4. Dry-Eye is More Prevalent in women 

Eye drops for Dry Eyes

Dry eye affects more women than men. Unlike other eye conditions, both young and old females suffer from dry-eye. Read more about dry eye here.

5. Women Are More Susceptible to Autoimmune Diseases Than Men 

It’s true. Lupus, Sjögren’s Syndrome and Hyperthyroidism may all affect vision.

6. Pregnancy 

Pregnant Woman Belly

Pregnancy is something only females experience. Throughout pregnancy, a woman’s body will not only go through physical changes but dramatic hormonal ones too. Changes in hormones, metabolism, fluid retention and blood circulation can all affect the eyes and eyesight during a woman’s pregnancy. For example, water retention may cause the thickness and curvature of the cornea of the eye to increase slightly.

How To Prevent Women’s Eye Problems?

Consider a comprehensive eye exam

Eye Exam

Professionals suggest that adults should have an eye exam at least every two years. With children, it is different, as they need regular eye exams to detect vision problems that may interfere with learning.

Around 40 years of age is when women should consider a comprehensive eye exam as this is the age when early signs of disease and vision change begin to appear. Your eyes can be professionally examined to catch conditions, if any, in their early stages.

Check Your Family History

Our family health history is something we should all be aware of. If cataracts, glaucoma, or blindness runs in your family, then making your eye doctor aware of this can benefit your own eye health in the future.

Stop Smoking

Family History

Studies show smoking increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy and Dry Eye Syndrome. This step is not just for females – but for smokers in general.

Switch To A Healthy Lifestyle

A change in diet may also benefit your vision. By increasing vitamins such as omega-3, vitamin A, vitamin C and zinc you will boost not your overall health but also your eye health. Discover a secret superfood that could stop you going blind.

Protect your eyes

Sunglasses are the best way to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays!

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Book Your Consultation Now
1
2
3
5
6
  • 100% Success Rate
  • 10 Year Guarantee
  • #1 In the UK TrustPilot Rating
  • Celebrities Clinic of Choice
  • Focus Clinics
  • 22 Wimpole Street, London W1G 8GQ, UK
  • 0207 307 8250

About Us

Meet the Team

Process

Why Choose Us?

Pricing

Contact

Treatments

LASIK Eye Surgery

LASEK Eye Surgery

Cataract Surgery

Refractive Lens Exchange

Implantable Collarmer Lens

Testimonials

Celebrity Reviews

Public Reviews

Resources

Blog

Guides

FAQ

Privacy Policy | Disclaimer

Facebook
Twitter
Youtube

Registered in England 4585464

Focus Clinic © 2019

Book Your Free Consultation

Mr Samer Hamada

MD, MSc, DO (hons), FRCSEd FRCOphth

Lockdown 3: We are open in 2021 still seeing patients, safely, inline with guidance

Book a FREE* Consultation

To get a better idea of how we can help you, and also the different types of services we offer, book a free* consultation now.

Book Now