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Men’s Health
Week June 14 to June 20th, the week leading up to Father’s Day. Men, just like
women struggle with hormone changes as they age. Beginning in puberty, hormones
cause many changes, and that even including the way their eyes grow. Some
teenage boys become temporarily nearsighted as their eyes grow longer to the
point of creating myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness.
Studies have
shown that lower androgen levels, including testosterone, are linked to dry eye disease
and ocular surface disease (indicates damage to the surface layers of the eye
namely the cornea and conjunctiva.)
Males are
sixteen times more likely to be colorblind.
Men are three
times greater risk of suffering accidental eye injuries than women. Men are
more involved in activities that pose risks to vision such as contact sports or
construction work. So guys wear those safety glasses.
Five of the
most common health issues men face can harm vision:
- Diabetes-15% of men in the US have diabetes with that comes the risk of retinopathy.
- Cardiovascular disease-The heart distributes blood and oxygen to the areas of the body where it is needed. With cardiovascular disease, the flow is disrupted, including the flow to the eyes.
- High blood pressure-Can damage vision. The tiny blood vessels in the eyes are damaged and restrict blood flow to the retina.
- High cholesterol-can restrict blood flow in your veins. Including in the eyes. When a retinal vein is blocked, it will hemorrhage and retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
- Cancer-Males have a 40% risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. Treatments like chemotherapy is known to worsen existing cataracts and chronic dry eye. Radiation treatments near the eyes can inflame the skin, cornea, and conjunctiva and cause bleeding from the retina. When cancer involves the brain, double vision, visual field loss, and optic nerve swelling occurs.
As a general rule most adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years, but that would depend upon:
- Age
- Risk factors
- Already wearing corrective devices
An eye exam can
help diagnose and treat medical conditions in the early stages.
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#PittsburghEyeCare
#PittsburghOptometrist
Sources:
www.ashvillevisionandwellness.com
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