BCLA webinar; Menopause and its impact on eyes

Door BCLA aangeboden aan OVN-leden

An optimum balance of several hormones is required to maintain tear film integrity and ocular surface health. The beginning of perimenopause and menopause impact skin and ocular function significantly, as they do the rest of the body. estrogen and androgen receptors are identified in various parts of the eye, including the conjunctiva, cornea, meibomian glands, iris, retina, and choroid. After menopause, serum estrogen levels are influenced by leakage from various peripheral tissues and might not reflect the estrogen levels on the ocular surface. Although the general notion of worsening dry eye in postmenopausal women exists, there remains a paucity of clinical data in the literature. This lecture will discuss the various changes female body undergoes that may affect the ocular surface throughout life – from puberty, menstruation cycles, contraceptive use, pregnancy and, finally, to stages of menopause.  The lecture aims to raise awareness and inform eye care practitioners and patients, including women and men. 
 

Praktische informatie

Datum:	18 oktober 2023
Tijd:	20.00 – 21.00 uur (Nederlandse tijd)
Locatie:	online
Voor:	OVN-leden
Kosten:	geen kosten voor leden
KP-punten:	1 punt (in aanvraag)

   

Exclusief contactlensaanbod voor OVN-leden

Alle OVN-leden kunnen vrijblijvend en kosteloos deelnemen aan deze webinar op 18 oktober om te ervaren wat de British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) te bieden heeft. De OVN heeft voor haar leden een exclusieve afspraak gemaakt met de BCLA voor korting op het BCLA-lidmaatschap.  Lees hier meer over het exclusieve aanbod voor OVN-leden >>>

Spreker

Dr Stuti Misra is an optometrist-scientist working as a Senior Lecturer in the department of ophthalmology at the University of Auckland. Dr Misra’s research interests include anterior segment imaging, ocular surface diseases, corneal innervation and community eye health. Stuti is a fellow of British Contact Lens Association and American Academy of Optometry.