04/16/2026
April marks Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a vital time to highlight the unique risks women face when it comes to eye health.
Hormonal changes, longer life expectancy, and specific health conditions can all contribute to a greater risk of eye disease.
5 Ways to Protect Your Vision:
1. Schedule Regular Eye Exams. Routine comprehensive exams help detect early signs of disease, even before symptoms appear. If it’s been more than a year, book your appointment.
2. Know Your Family History Many eye conditions run in families. Share your eye health history with your provider to guide personalized care.
3. Support Hormonal Eye Health If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or postmenopausal, let your doctor know about any vision changes. Many symptoms can be managed effectively with the right care.
4. Adopt a Vision-Healthy Lifestyle. Eat a diet rich in leafy greens, omega-3s, and antioxidants. Avoid smoking, which increases the risk of cataracts and AMD. Get plenty of sleep to prevent chronic dry eye and fatigue.
5. Protect Your Eyes from Injury and UV Rays. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Use protective eyewear during tasks that carry a risk of eye injury.
