Corneal thickness, contrast sensitivity and binocular vision in menopausal and non-menopausal women.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to investigate the effects of menopause on ocular health and visual function.

METHOD: Sixty-two women (31 premenopausal and 31 postmenopausal) who visited Rasht Health Center were selected and matched based on their ages and compared in terms of their hormonal status, central corneal thickness (CCT), contrast sensitivity (CS), binocular vision variables and refractive error.

RESULTS

CCT and corneal curvature were significantly thinner in postmenopausal women. However, menopause had no significant impact on CS, binocular vision or refractive error.

CONCLUSION

Age-related hormonal abnormalities play a significant role in corneal thinning, highlighting the intricate relationship between systemic hormonal changes and ocular health. In contrast, binocular vision functions remain unaffected by menopause.