Eyes On - The Perimenopause & Menopause Eye Symptoms Nobody Warned You About

Your contact lenses suddenly feel uncomfortable. Your eyes burn, water, or get blurry throughout the day. What if it's not just aging, but your hormones? We talk about hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep problems during perimenopause and menopause. But almost nobody talks about what happens to your EYES. In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, optometrist Dr. Meenal Agarwal explains how hormonal changes can affect your tear film, vision, and eye health—and explores what women should know about glaucoma, other eye diseases, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In this episode, you'll uncover: 👁️ Why dry eyes can actually water excessively 👁️ Why contact lenses may become uncomfortable in your 40s and 50s 👁️ How perimenopause and menopause can contribute to fluctuating blurry vision 👁️ The relationship between menopause, glaucoma, and other eye diseases 👁️ What research suggests about HRT and eye health 👁️ Why changes in your vision shouldn't automatically be dismissed as aging 👁️ Three important questions to ask your eye doctor at your next exam Your eyes are hormone-responsive, too. And understanding these changes can help you recognize symptoms, ask better questions, and know when to seek care. If you're in your 40s, 50s, or approaching menopause, this is one conversation you don't want to miss. 📖 COMING NOVEMBER 2, 2026: Dr. Meenal's new book, Stuck in a Flat World: How Screens Rewire Our Brains, Spatial Awareness, and Sense of Safety. Join the early access + get a free gift + exclusive insights At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the powerful body–brain connection, revealing how vision, neuroscience, mental health, and preventive care intersect—empowering listeners to recognize early signals before they become diagnoses. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal