04/03/2026
April is Women's Eye Health and Safety month!
This month we will be highlighting some women specific eye concerns.
This week's topic is dry eye.🏜️
Did you know women have an increased risk for dry eyes compared to men? Especially out here in the Permian Basin, women can be more prone to issues with eye dryness due to the arid landscape we live in.
Aside from environmental factors, women's hormones play a big role is dryness too. As women age they go through many hormonal shifts all of which can impact our eyes (i.e. birth control, pregnancy, menopause and autoimmune diseases.)
Common symptoms of dry eye may include:
-Dryness and irritation (scratchy or burning feelings in your eye)
-Redness
-Sensitivity to light
-Blurry vision
If you feel you are having any symptoms don't hesitate to call to schedule an appointment. We're happy to help make sure your tears and glands are functioning smoothly!😊
If you're curious on more reading material we link some helpful info in the comments!
