Eye disease gender gap

According to the American Acady of Ophthalmology (AAO), women comprise 65% of AMD cases, 61% of cataract and glaucoma patients, and 66% of all blind patients.Some researchers suggested reasons for this might be because women on average have longer life expectancies than men and common eye probls are age-related.{{quote-A:R-W:450-I:2-Q:“Eye exams aren’t only about checking a person’s visual acuity or sharpness, but also determining the overall health of their eyes. -WHO:Dr Rebecca Taylor, AAO Clinical Spokesperson}}Hormonal changes due to pregnancy and postmenopausal conditions are also among the most prevalent conditions affecting women in society, while economic and social factors – particularly in developing countries – may also contribute to the disparity.The AAO pointed out that although there is a high incidence of eye probls in women most can be avoided with a healthy lifestyle and regular eye exams.“Eye exams aren’t only about checking a person’s visual acuity or sharpness, but also determining the overall health of their eyes,” AAO clinical spokesperson Dr Rebecca Taylor said.“We encourage women as well as men to get regular eyecare. By making vision a priority today, we can help protect our sight as we age.”