Hormonal status and its influence on the occurrence of ophthalmopathology (literature review)

Changes in hormonal status can aggravate the course of eye diseases. This article describes various aspects of the influence of hormonal regulation on eye health, including the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases such as herpetic keratitis and acute herpetic anterior uveitis, as well as dry eye syndrome and myopia. It is shown that an increase in cortisol levels, the dynamics of sex hormone levels can aggravate eye inflammation and suppress the immune response. Changes in thyroid hormone levels and their effect on retinal photoreceptors, as well as the role of dopamine in the development of myopia are analyzed. Dry eye syndrome, its relationship with menopausal changes and the effect of hormonal therapy on its course are discussed. The article emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to the treatment and prognosis of eye diseases, taking into account hormonal changes and the importance of further research in this area. Key words: hormones, eye diseases