Beyoncé said it best with her famous lyric, “Who run the world? Girls.”

Women are strong, incredible creatures that have mastered the art of keeping things together, even when they’re at a disadvantage. Unfortunately, a serious disadvantage women face is with their eye health.

Research done in the past 20 years has shed light on how females are at a significantly higher risk of vision changes, damage and loss than men. In fact, females are 12% more likely to experience vision loss than males.

Though serious vision conditions are not unique to women, they can experience different and greater effects on their vision than men. So, what can women do?

There are many biological factors contributing to vision problems that women can’t control. However, knowing the risks makes it possible to take steps toward vision protection, increasing the number of women living with healthy eyes and healthy vision.