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<\/a>We often hear the terms \u201cmen\u2019s health\u201d and \u201cwomen\u2019s health.\u201d This is because there are particular issues that affect each, respectively. Usually, when we consider the unique health challenges that each gender may face, the mind goes to the organic systems in the male or female body. When it comes to issues related to eye health, we may instinctively clump all people together regarding risks. Research is indicating we shouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\nThere are several eye conditions and diseases to which women are more vulnerable than their male counterparts. These include:<\/em><\/p>\n There are several theories regarding women and eye disease prevalence. One reason that women may develop conditions that \u201cmen don\u2019t\u201d is because they live longer. Because some eye diseases are age-related, this would make a lot of sense. Another factor in the development of eye disease is inflammation, a systemic condition that is often related to autoimmune conditions (also for which women are more susceptible). Lastly, the moisture of the eye can change along with hormones as a woman ages, creating an increased risk for dry eye syndrome.<\/p>\n Knowing that there are risks for eye disease, a woman can take the steps necessary to protect her vision as she ages. Annual eye care is a must for all people, and even more crucial for women who have a known risk for any eye disease. Comprehensive eye exams extend beyond the standard vision test. These exams, performed on dilated eyes, observe structures within the eye in which disease may occur.<\/p>\n Other steps that women may take . . .<\/em><\/p>\n We\u2019ve got offices in Reading and Melrose and would be happy to schedule a visit with you at the office nearest you. Contact us<\/a> for friendly service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We often hear the terms \u201cmen\u2019s health\u201d and \u201cwomen\u2019s health.\u201d This is because there are particular issues that affect each, respectively. Usually, when we consider the unique health challenges that each gender may face, the mind goes to the organic systems in the male or female body. When it comes to issues related to eye […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,6,10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n
Why the increased risk?<\/h2>\n
Awareness is the First Step<\/h2>\n
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