Menopause and Eye Health: Naomi Watts' Unexpected Discovery

Naomi Watts, at 57, is open about women's health, especially menopause. She started Stripes Beauty, a beauty brand for aging women, and often talks about women's health online. Recently, she teamed up with Johnson & Johnson to highlight eye health in aging women.

Personal Experiences and Awareness

Watts remembers needing glasses as a kid but feeling self-conscious about it. She didn't get regular eye check-ups growing up but ensures her kids do. Menopause symptoms hit her hard after her second child was born. She felt alone and unprepared, but she managed to have two kids despite being close to menopause.

Family History and Open Discussions

Watts found out menopause runs in her family. Her mom had it early too, but they never talked about it. Now, Watts and her friends discuss menopause openly. She even gives advice to strangers about it. But she recently learned that menopause can affect eye health, which surprised her.

Eye Health and Menopause

Eye health issues like dry eyes, tired eyes, and blurry vision can happen during menopause. Dr. Charissa Lee from Johnson & Johnson says women should watch for these symptoms. Watts didn't know her eye problems were linked to menopause until she started talking about it more.

Advocacy and Encouragement

Watts is now spreading the word about eye health with Johnson & Johnson. She encourages women to get regular eye check-ups. She also advises women not to fear menopause. Watts believes women should take care of themselves and not let old fears hold them back.