Researchers discovered that women were substantially more subject to eye problems than men. Two-thirds of the world's blind or visually impaired are women. Taking care of the eye is especially key to women who are more likely to get macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataract.

Dry eye syndrome

Dry eye syndrome is an uncomfortable chronic condition that affects millions of women over 50, two or three times as many as men. Dry eye is caused from not blinking often enough while using the computer or watching TV According to a researcher eyes tears have three layers: Fatty oils, water and salt, and mucus.

Purpose of tears:

tears wash away dust and bacteria.
tears keep eyes moist.
tears provide a cushion between the eye-lid and the cornea.
via tears, the delicate surface of the eye receives oxygen and nutrients.

Standard remedies:

Over the counter medicine. Prescription or over-the-counter artificial teardrops and night time gels.
Omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 fatty acid found in salmon, tofu and walnuts may help control dry eye.

Disease of the eyes:

Macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of vision impairment and it destroys the center of the retina. It wipes out central vision like a hole in a doughnut and gradually makes reading, drinking and close work impossible. It is more common in smokers and in people with light-colored eyes says an ophthalmologist.
Glaucoma. Glaucoma is the second most common cause of vision loss and can affect people of all ages. It is considered a cluster of disease that damage the optic nerve and cause limited peripheral vision and if not treated can cause blindness. Most glaucoma is caused by a buildup of pressure within the eye. There is a need for checkup to measure eye pressure as well as examine the optic nerve say the director of the Glaucoma Division in most cases, eyedropper, laser treatment, and surgery keep glaucoma in check.
Cataract. Aging, ultraviolet light and smoking all contribute to the development of cataracts. Cataracts is a clouding of the lens resulting in interference with vision, which affect women more than men. According to medical doctors, 20 to 30 minutes in surgery restores sight to 95 percent of patients.

How to improve eyes

Vegetables and fruits diet. Eat vegetable-rich diet. Be sure your diet includes plenty of red, orange, yellow and green vegetables and fruits. Eat spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, mangoes and papayas are the best.
Eye vitamin. Eye vitamin advertised do any good? Yes but only in some cases says an ophthalmologist. Study never showed that taking vitamin either cures or prevent macular degeneration. Vitamins also had no effect on the development of cataracts. According to a study, the only time to use vitamins is if you have middle or late-stage of macular degeneration.
Wear sunglasses. Wear sunglasses with VV protection. Long term exposure to ultraviolet rays harm the lens of the eyes and raises your chance of getting cataracts. According to a professor of ophthalmology the blue light spectrum is sunlight is particularly dangerous. Therefore avoid sunglasses that have blue-tinted lenses, instead, opt for sunglasses that have yellow or amber tints. Those colors are most effective at reducing the amount of blue light that reaches your eyes. Dark-tinted lenses are also good choice because dark color decrease your exposure to all wavelength of light. In addition, he sure to choose sunglasses that block the UV rays for the highest level of cataract protection.

Source:

Kinkead, Gwen. "What's Your Eye-Q?" Women's Journal 22 July 06