At a Glance
- Naomi Watts, 57, partners with Johnson & Johnson to promote eye exams for women in midlife.
- The actress warns dry eyes, blurry vision, and eye strain can be hormone-linked.
- Watts urges women to book annual checks and not fear menopause.
- Why it matters: One small habit-an annual eye exam-can catch hormone-related vision changes early.
Naomi Watts has a new health message: menopause can affect your eyes. The actress tells News Of Los Angeles she never connected her dry, tired eyes to dropping estrogen until recently. Now she’s working with Johnson & Johnson to get women to book annual checks.
The Personal Wake-Up Call
Watts traces her eye-health passion back to childhood glasses she refused to wear. Today she schedules exams for her kids Sasha and Kai Schreiber and herself. After perimenopause symptoms hit post-birth at 36, she learned vision can blur too.
| Symptom | Hormone Link |
|---|---|
| Dry eyes | Est drop |
| Tired eyes | Est drop |
| Blurry vision | Est drop |
| Eye strain | Est drop |
Dr. Charissa Lee, head of vision at J&J, says women should watch for presbyopia starting around the same time as perimenopause.
The Campaign Push
Watts founded Stripes Beauty for aging women and now teams with J&J to spread one simple habit:
- Book an annual eye exam.
- List symptoms before the doctor visit.
- Don’t let gatekeepers dismiss concerns.
Johnson & Johnson sees the fit: a company focused on everyday health meets a star who talks menopause daily.
Key Takeaways
- Naomi Watts, 57, wants women to link hormones and eye changes.
- Annual exams catch early vision shifts.
- Dry eyes, blurry vision, and eye strain can start in perimenopause.
One small habit-a yearly check-can keep vision clear as hormones shift.
