There is a relation. That dry eye increases around the menopause is a known phenomenon.

When female hormones decrease, it is known to affect the function of the tear glands and the meibomian glands. So in this period the eyes, mouth and vaginal mucosa often become dry together.

In Korean medicine we see the dryness of this period as one context and regulate the whole-body condition. If facial flushing, insomnia and joint pain are also present, we approach them from the same direction.

However, if both the eyes and the mouth are severely dry and joint pain is present too, it is necessary to check for an autoimmune condition such as Sjögren's syndrome. In that case rheumatology testing is needed.