Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey

Michigan's Leading Eye Care Physicians

Women and Vision Problems

Grosinger Spigelman & Grey Women and Vision Loss

Most of our patients are surprised to find out that women have a higher incidence of vision problems and have an increased risk of permanent vision loss compared to men. Many eye diseases start with no symptoms. Early diagnosis is key to help keep your vision longer. Regular comprehensive eye exams are the best way to receive proper diagnosis and treatment. Contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for an appointment.

Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month

Eye Michigan Women's Eye Health and Safety Month 2020

Women are affected by visual impairment and blindness more than men. Why? There are many reasons but the three most common ones are listed below:

  1. Most vision problems are age-related including cataracts and macular degeneration. Women suffer more from vision loss, mainly because they usually live longer than men.
  2. Hormones can play apart especially during pregnancy and after menopause. Pregnant woman often has temporary eye conditions that include: diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment caused by high blood pressure, refractive errors, swollen eyelids, and dry eyes. Dry eye syndrome increases for women who are post-menopausal.
  3. Women are three times more likely to suffer from autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus. Vision problems are severe side effects that can occur from these illnesses.

Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Eye Michigan April Is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month

Women often are the responsible party to manage their entire family’s health issues. Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month is an important reminder for women to take time to focus on their own health including the well-being of their eyesight. Age, hormonal changes, disease, and smoking can jeopardize eyesight.

Do you know how to protect your sight? Contact Eye Michigan for an appointment today.

Call Now
Directions