Dry Eyes & Blurry Vision in Menopause: What’s Really Going On? | Dr. Neda Gioia (ENCORE)

Are your eyes feeling dry or blurry during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and this episode is for YOU.

In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Neda Gioia, a nationally board-certified optometrist in both nutrition and functional medicine, to explore how hormonal changes impact women’s eye health during midlife.

Learn how to protect your eyes naturally—through food, lifestyle, and proactive care.

We learn:

• Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to increased eye health issues

• Women are at higher risk for dry eye disease due to hormonal fluctuations

• Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness, especially in women

• Routine eye exams are crucial for early detection of eye disease

• Proactive management of eye health can prevent worsening conditions

• Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining eye health

• Dry eye symptoms can include blurry vision and tearing

• Lifestyle factors significantly influence the risk of developing eye disease

• Understanding the connection between hormones and eye health is essential for women

• Dietary changes, such as increasing omega-3 intake, can support eye health. Patients should prepare for eye exams by reflecting on symptoms.

• Nutrition plays a crucial role in eye health and disease prevention

• Key nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin are vital for vision

• Vitamin D is essential for ocular health and disease management

• Cataracts are a natural part of aging influenced by lifestyle factors

• Excessive sun exposure can damage the eyes and accelerate aging

• Red light therapy shows promise for improving eye health

• There is a lack of regulation in blue light blocking products making it difficult to know if they are actually working

• A Mediterranean diet supports overall eye health

About Our Guest:

Dr. Neda Gioia is the founder of Integrative Vision, a cutting-edge optometry practice blending clinical eye care with functional medicine. She’s also the immediate past president of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society.

Connect with Dr. Neda Gioia

https://www.drnedagioia.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/drnedagioia/

Website:

https://integrativevision.com

https://functionalmoms.com

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