Dry eyes are common among women. Here's why you shouldn't ignore it

NPR | By Maria Godoy

Published September 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM MDT

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Dry eyes are a very common chronic eye condition among women in perimenopause and beyond. Here's why you shouldn't ignore it.

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