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Dry Eye After Menopause. By Marilyn Haddrill and Gary Heiting, OD. Dry eye syndrome is common among older Americans, and symptoms can range from mild and infrequent to constant and severe. And if you are a woman over age 50, your risk of dry eye problems is significantly higher than that of men your age.
How the menopause can leave your mouth too dry to eat or talk, making simple tasks a daily struggle. 1  Up to one in five adults may be affected by xerostomia, as its called. 2  It can cause real discomfort: constant thirst, trouble chewing and talking. 3  Dry mouth can also have an impact on oral health.