The Overlooked Truth About Women’s Eye Health: Why Inflammation, Hormones & Stress Impact Your Vision
A Conversation with Dr. Nancy H. Coles
Your eyes reveal more about your health than you might realize—and women face unique challenges that often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
Dr. Nancy Coles, a leading ophthalmologist and surgeon at Mount Sinai’s New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, sheds light on the silent epidemic affecting women’s vision. Did you know that two-thirds of the world’s blindness occurs in women—much of it preventable? From hormonal shifts and inflammation to autoimmune conditions, dry eye, screen time, and aging, Dr. Coles explains how your eyes reflect your overall well-being—and what you can do now to protect your sight for decades to come.
She joins Cathy O’Brien on Inside the Well Space, to explore why women are disproportionately affected by vision loss, the link between hormones, inflammation, and eye disease, early warning signs for glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, how autoimmune disorders can show up in your eyes, and simple daily habits to maintain long-term eye health.
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