How do dry eyes affect women differently than men?

Dry eyes are more common in women than men, particularly women who have gone through menopause or who are pregnant. Hormonal changes in post-menopausal women may affect the amount or quality of tears produced by the eyes. Birth control pills can also be a factor in causing dry eyes.

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Dry eyes are more common in women than men, particularly women who have gone through menopause or who are pregnant. Hormonal changes in post-menopausal women may affect the amount or quality of tears produced by the eyes. Birth control pills can... More