Hormones play an important role in the functioning of each body. However, the same hormones can affect eye health. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Arhan L, consultant ophthalmologist, Doctor Agarvars, full -time hospital, Bengalur said: “At eye level, hormones affect the regulation of the barrier in the blood, neuroprotevion, vascular adjustment and modifications of the valents. Progosten and turiot, and modification of intraocular pressure in the Wales. Also Read From time screen to nutrition: 10, approved by the expert, eye care habits to maintain healthy vision in 2025
Here’s how hormones can affect eye health:
1. Dry eye disease:
Estrogens and androgens, such as testosterone, play a crucial role in the function of the meibomas, lipogenesis and maturation of the lacrimal glands. Menopause is also associated with a reduced level of estrogen and androgen. Thus, there is a high risk of evaporation of the dry eye disease from the dysfunction of the meibom glands.
2. Inflammation:
At the follicular stage of the menstrual cycle, the high level of estrogens has a competitive connection on the androgenic receptors of the meibom glands and the lacrimal glands and has a professional effect on the production of tears, which leads to dry eyes.
3. The dissolved disorders:
Structural changes in the form of changes in the central corneal thickness and curvature are noted during pregnancy, menstrual cycles and women on oral contraceptive pills/hormone therapy. They can lead to visual impairment and changes in the intraocular pressure. Also Read Products and habits to improve eye health in 2024
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Estrogen has an antioxidant protective effect on the clouding of the lenses. Thus, after menopause, cataracts in women increase.
5. Glaucoma:
Estrogen has a protective effect on the cells of the retinal ganglia; This prevents the thinning of the RNFL and contributes to the reduction of HGD. Thus, postmenopausal women with lower estrogen levels have a higher risk of high -grade pressure and damage to the optic nerve.
6. Macular degeneration:
Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and androgens, with the inflammatory and immunomodulation effect, have protective advantages on age -related macular degeneration, optical neuritis from scattered sclerosis, central serous retinopathy, etc.
7. Visual disorders:
Pathological production of thyroid hormones can lead to visual disorders, protrusion of the eyeballs from -with muscle hypertrophy, double vision, etc. It can also lead to an increase in Armd. Also Read Improve your vision naturally: 4 ancient yoga tricks that make miracles to improve your vision
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
