Irritated eyes.(The Exchange)(Brief Article)

From: A Friend Indeed | Date: July 1, 2005 | Copyright information

DEAR AFI: I am 42, going through menopause changes. I've had a bad experience with my right eye, it's so dry. I have scratches in it, first two, now four. My eye doctor gave me some ointment. I was wondering if you've heard of menopause causing this. My eye doctor seems to say that it can. Thanks.--T.L.

AFI: We question that this problem could be related to menopause since it is affecting only one eye. W...

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