Women's Eye Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know | For Students, By Students

In this special For Students, By Students episode of The Dr. April Jasper Show, Dr. April Jasper is joined by her daughter, Allison Jasper, for an important conversation about women's eye health and the unique vision challenges women face throughout their lives.

Did you know that two-thirds of all blindness and visual impairment occurs in women? Women are also at greater risk for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eye disease, glaucoma, refractive error, and thyroid eye disease.

Together, Dr. April and Allison explore:

• Why women face a higher risk of vision loss • Common eye conditions that disproportionately affect women • The role hormones can play in eye health • Why routine eye exams are critical • Prevention strategies every woman should know • How future healthcare providers can better educate patients

Most women are unaware they are at greater risk for permanent vision loss, making education and early detection more important than ever.

As Dr. Jasper often says, "You cannot treat what you don't know you have." This conversation highlights why awareness, prevention, and regular eye care are essential for protecting vision at every stage of life.

Whether you're a student, healthcare professional, or simply want to better understand your own eye health, this episode offers practical insights and valuable takeaways for women of all ages.