vision

When it comes down to simple biology, genders differ. Some differences make sense and some make you wonder.

One of the strange differences between men and women is that women tend to be at a higher risk for developing vision problems.

In fact, women aren’t just a little more likely to experience eye issues, they are nearly twice as likely as men to develop eye health issues. 

You might ask yourself how that can be possible? How can the health of your eyes differ just based on gender? It’s a question deserving of a deeper dive.

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the U.S. And exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the leading environmental risk factor for skin cancers.

Of course, using sunscreen helps to protect your skin. But how do you protect your eyes? UV radiation can damage the fragile skin around your eyes as well as the structures inside your eye.

Are your eyes burning, dry, or just seem to water insistently?  Do you notice this happening more after work or near the end of the day? 

The burning sensation that seemingly comes out of nowhere and the headaches and blurred vision that tend to follow a day spent reading, driving, or staring at a digital screen could be a sign that you need glasses or contact lenses—or it could be a sign that you are suffering from eye strain.