For example, more women than men say they suffer from seasonal eye allergies that lead to itchy, watery eyes (73% versus 67%). "The good news is the majority of both men and women understand the importance of maintaining eye and visual health through regular comprehensive eye exams," said Almeta Carlson, president elect of the American Optometric Association, which conducted an online survey over the course of a week last April. More men, however, miss work because of such eye allergies (16% versus 9%). Although both men and women said the worst result of such allergies was difficulty participating in outdoor recreational activities, men said their number two problem was interference with sleep, while women cited difficulty with thinking and concentrating. Most people, regardless of gender, have seen an eye doctor in the last two years, the poll indicates. The sexes have a different approach when it comes to buying sunglasses, as well. But based on the responses from a nationally representative sampling of more than 1,000 American adults, that is where gender agreement on all things visual gets a little fuzzy.

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