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Campaign by Vision Express highlights the importance of eye health during the menopause

High street opticians Vision Express has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the potential impact of the menopause on eye health, and the importance of eye care and regular sight tests during this time in a woman's life.

The follows research, conducted by Eye Health UK in collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust, which found that 86 per cent of women were unaware there was a connection between the two, despite the menopause being said to trigger conditions such as Dry Eye syndrome, glaucoma and cataracts. For more information, click here.

There's an article about the Vision Express campaign on the Optometry Today website, and Vision Express has advice on eye health during the menopause which you can read here.