04/04/2019
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month—April 1 - 30
Women have higher rates of eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration than men. In addition, women tend to have a higher rate prevalence of dry eye, and may often deal with vision changes related to both pregnancy and menopause. Women deal with greater instances of eye disorders, according to the National Eye Institute, in part, due to the fact that they tend to live longer than men, are more likely to undergo cancer treatments which affect vision, and experience age-related hormonal changes that can affect the eyes.
The Academy of Ophthalmology is also encouraging women to be more mindful of their eye health, noting that women are more susceptible to autoimmune diseases than men are—and many of those autoimmune diseases, such as Lupus, affect vision.
Because women’s vision care needs are unique, Prevent Blindness has dedicated April to educating women about these issues, and providing resources and recommendations on the best ways to take care of women’s vision. OCuSOFT, Inc., a long-time Prevent Blindness partner, will support Women’s Eye Health And Safety Awareness Month with a donation to Prevent Blindness.
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