Maybe you didn’t know this, but estrogen affects the quality and quantity of tear secretion, which has protective, lubricating, nutritional, antibacterial and optic functions. The modification of the tear film that covers the eye is the basis for many of the eye disorders that menopausal women complain of: “My eyes are burning.” “It feels like I have sand in my eyes.” “My vision is declining.” “Light bothers me.” “I can’t tolerate contact lenses anymore.” “I always have heavy eyelids.” Hormone replacement therapy improves these symptoms, and you can also use a tear substitute in conjunction with it. There are numerous ones available on the market, and an ophthalmologist can help you identify the one that is most suitable for you based on a tear film exam.
