204 - Eye Changes in Menopause: Dry Eyes, Blurry Vision & What Your Hormones Are Really Doing

Have your eyes started feeling dry, irritated, or more sensitive to light in midlife? Are you updating your glasses prescription more often — or struggling to wear contact lenses comfortably? You're not imagining it. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause don't just affect your mood, sleep, and metabolism — they also impact your eyes. In this episode of Hot & Healthy Menopause, we explore: - Why declining estrogen affects tear production - The real reason dry eye syndrome increases in midlife - Blurry vision, burning sensations, and light sensitivity - Subtle changes in eye shape and lens comfort - The connection between hormones, inflammation, and eye health You'll also learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to support your eyes: ✔️ Simple daily habits that protect tear quality ✔️ Nutrition and omega-3 support ✔️ When to consider medical treatments ✔️ How to talk to your optometrist about menopause Dry eyes are often dismissed as minor — but chronic irritation can affect your work, driving, reading, sleep, and overall quality of life. Menopause is a whole-body transition. Your eyes deserve care too. If you're ready to connect the dots between your symptoms and your hormones: ✅ Download your free Menopause Symptom Tracker at nicolevanhattem.com ✅ Take your Zinzino Balance Test to explore your inflammation and omega profile ✅ And join me at a Hot & Healthy Retreat to experience what calm, clarity, and confidence really feel like.