415 reviews
741 reviews
597 reviews
1279 reviews
EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH MENOPAUSE
CONTENTS
“Dry, itchy, watery eyes can be the first signs of menopause”
#LiveYourBestMenopause
Did you know that one of the first signs of hormonal change is a change in your eyes? Dry, itchy, watery eyes affect nearly 60% of women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
MTHK is on a mission to change the conversation about menopause and eye health. We are dedicated to enhancing women's experiences at this life stage and empowering them to manage their eye health confidently.
Discover expert, science-backed advice, informative blogs, and live Q&A sessions. Our Moorfields Eye Hospital co-founders leverage decades of experience to empower women.
#LiveYourBestMenopause
MTHK PARTNERS WITH GENM
MTHK is proud to be part of GenM, which raises awareness globally about the 48 symptoms of menopause.
Our products carry the MTick mark; GenM’s global accreditation recognising ‘Menopause-Friendly’ products.
As a GenM Partner, we’ve met the key criteria for the MTick mark.
✅ Tried and tested
✅ Backed by scientific research
✅ 1000+ positive customer reviews
“As a GenM Partner, MTHK empowers and supports 15.5 million women during menopause in the UK”
SAM SIMISTER, CO-FOUNDER AT GENM.
HOW PERIMENOPAUSE AFFECTS YOUR EYES
Perimenopause is the transition period that occurs before menopause and lasts several years. The change can be gradual or sudden. Menopause, on the other hand, is the final stage of a woman’s reproductive life and is diagnosed after a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period.
Watch our video with Professor Dawn Sim, Scientific Co-founder at MTHK and a surgeon at Moorfields, to discuss the effects of perimenopause on your eyes.
- Perimenopause eye symptoms
- What are the first signs of Perimenopause
- How to protect your eyes through perimenopause
- Floaters and blurry vision during perimenopause
- HRT and Eye Health
“Once Dry Eye symptoms appear, they trigger an ‘inflammatory cascade’, which may require medical treatment.”
How Menopause Affects your Eyes
Menopause is the final stage in a woman’s reproductive life and is diagnosed after a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period. At this time, the ovaries will have stopped producing eggs, and oestrogen continues to decline.
Oestrogen is the primary sex hormone in women and helps maintain ocular health. It influences the production and quality of tears, the cornea's thickness, and the retina's health. During perimenopause and menopause, a decline in oestrogen levels can lead to several eye-related issues:
- Dry Eyes - Day and Night
- Cataracts and Glaucoma
- Issues with Contact Lenses
- Blepharitis and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Itchy and Watery Eyes
- Sensitivity to Light and Flashing Lights/Blind Spots
- Blurry Vision and Difficulty with Night Vision
- Greater Incidence of Eye Infections
THE 15-SECOND BLINK TEST FOR DRY EYES
Take our 15-second Blink Test to see if you have Dry Eyes.
- Blink a couple of times to moisten your eyes.
- Stare at our Drops for 15 seconds without blinking.
- Blink again.
- If you blinked before the 15-seconds finished - you may have dry eyes.
Our Blink Test measures your Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT) - more details below. Your TBUT can tell if you have Dry Eyes.
Try our products for menopause relief
Jo Good (BBC presenter & MiddleAgedMinx)
We believe in serendipity. When we first approached the lovely Jo Good (BBC presenter aka MiddleAgedMinx), we had no idea that she was one of our first customers ...and had been using our Eye Spray for over 6 months.
She's posted a lovely story about her experience with the MTHK Eye Spray on her YouTube channel.
Dr Harper (The Perimenopause Doctor)
Dr Shahzadi Harper, author of 'The Perimenopause Solution' interviews our Professor Dawn Sim.
Did you know we have oestrogen receptors in our eyes? During perimenopause and menopause, oestrogen decline affects our eyes, causing them to feel dry, itchy, and start watering.
And testosterone has a protective effect - that’s why more women than men are affected.
Other effects of menopause (and how it affects your eyes) - and steps we can take to help manage these changes.
Emma Bardwell (nutritionist & author)
Emma Bardwell, registered nutritionist and co-author of 'The Perimenopause Solution', interviews MTHK's Professor Dawn Sim.
- How hormones (during menopause) affect eye health.
- What are the most common eye conditions you see in your practice?
- Does HRT improve eye health?
- What are the most important dietary nutrients for eye health?
- Can we do anything from a lifestyle perspective to improve eye health?
- Should we have more frequent eye tests during menopause? How often?
- Does botox negatively affect eye health?
- And much more.
Liz Earle interviews MTHK's Professor Dawn Sim
Liz Earle interviews MTHK's Professor Dawn Sim, and they talk about:
- Menopause and dry eyes,
- Diabetes, Cataracts, Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD),
- Eye vitamins and diets (including foods high in carotenoids),
- and MTHK's famous maqui berry.
Susan Elizabeth (Liz) Earle MBE is a British writer, TV presenter, and entrepreneur. She has written over 35 books on beauty, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Dawn Sim is professor at UCL, an Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Co-founder at MTHK.
