Dry eyes
Dry eyes during perimenopause involve reduced tear production or tear quality changes, often causing irritation, grittiness, or blurred vision.
How to track
- Log daily severity using a 0-10 comfort scale.
- Note environmental context such as screen time, air conditioning, or outdoor conditions.
- Track correlation with other symptoms like dry skin or vaginal dryness.
- Record any interventions used and their perceived effectiveness.
Common context
Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect tear production and eye surface health. Symptoms may fluctuate with cycle phases and worsen in dry or air-conditioned environments.
What to bring to a clinician
- What pattern do you see in daily eye comfort ratings?
- Which environmental factors correlate with worse symptoms?
- Do dry eye episodes occur alongside other dryness symptoms?