Dry Eye Disease in Perimenopause & Menopause

If your eyes have started to feel gritty, tired, watery or uncomfortable lately, you’re not imagining it.

Many women notice changes in their eyes during perimenopause and menopause, and dry eye disease is a common but often overlooked menopause symptom during this stage of life. Hormonal changes can affect the tear film and surface of the eye, which may lead to irritation, fluctuating vision and ongoing discomfort.

For many midlife women experiencing peri/menopause symptoms, the reaction is often:

“Yes — this is exactly what my eyes feel like.”