Air pollution: Does bad air affect your eyes? Yes, here's how you can protect them 

Air pollution: Our health has clearly been impacted by air pollution in a variety of ways. It has been established that it is bad for our eyes because it produces a number of ailments and disorders. Not only does indoor pollution and other environmental factors contribute to the development of various eye conditions like conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration, but also outdoor pollution, which is primarily brought on by vehicle exhaust and the burning of stubble.
One must be extra careful to protect their eyes now more than ever because a thick blanket of smog hangs over the city.

According to experts, the severe pollution we are currently dealing with, especially the smog, is exceedingly dangerous and has a variety of negative effects on our eyes.

Effects of air pollution:

Pollution has a number of negative impacts on the health of the eyes, including dry eyes, conjunctivitis, and eye allergies, which are characterised by itchiness, redness, discharge, swelling of the eyelids, and blurred vision.
So, it's crucial to practise prevention and take good care of your eyes, especially now that winter is here.

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Here are some straightforward yet crucial recommendations for maintaining good eye health.

• Keep in mind to limit your exposure to the air's dangerous contaminants. When going outside, cover your eyes with sunglasses or safety glasses.
• Regularly washing your hands will help you maintain basic hygiene.
• Try not to touch your eyes frequently.
• Avoid rubbing your eyes since this dries them out and impairs vision.

• Consult an ophthalmologist right away if you experience any signs of an eye infection, such as redness, itching, a burning feeling, swelling, or blurred vision.
• Avoid self-medication and over-the-counter drugs because they can cause additional problems.

The cornea, the part of the eye that is most susceptible to external factors, is also the most delicate. The precorneal tear film, which serves as the eyes' only line of defence against potentially dangerous substances, is thin, making them more prone to disease.

Irritation and inflammation are brought on by harmful air pollutants such carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particle matter.

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