India, May 12 -- Hormones play a significant role in the functioning of each and every organ of the body. However, the same hormones can affect eye health. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Archana L, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Bengaluru said, "At the eye level, hormones influence the regulation of the blood retinal barrier, neuroprotevtion, vascular regulation and modification of intraocular pressure vales. There are specific receptors for hormones like estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormones in the lacrimal glands, Meibomian glands, extraocular muscles, conjunctiva, ciliary body, choroid etc." Also read | From screen time to nutrition: 10 expert-approved eye care habits to maintain healthy vision in 2...