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For the past several days air pollution (Air Pollution) not diminishing. AQI still hovers around 400 in several areas of Delhi-NCR. People are facing various problems due to toxic air. Apart from respiratory diseases, skin infections, eye problems are also happening due to pollution. Doctors say that due to air pollution, people can also suffer from glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes loss of vision. People exposed to air pollution for long periods of time suffer from eye irritation, watery eyes and blurred vision. Due to which there is a risk of light dimming later.
According to doctors, this problem is caused by the entry of very small particles of nitrogen dioxide and PM 2.5 into the eyes. This happens because the macula is inside the eye. It consists of very small cells. If they are exposed to small particles of PM 2.5, it causes eye problems. People who already have eye problems, their condition worsens due to exposure to pollution. In such a situation, people need to protect themselves from pollution.
symptoms
Dr AK Grover at the eye department of Delhi’s Sir Gangaram Hospital says that the number of patients suffering from eye diseases has increased significantly in the last two weeks. People are facing problems like burning eyes, watery eyes and blurred vision. If all these symptoms persist for a long time, there is a risk of glaucoma. In such a situation, people should protect themselves from pollution.
Threats from changing climate
Dr. Growing pollution and cold winds also damage the eyes, says Grover. Due to the wind, the moisture in the eyes has started to decrease. Due to which the problem of dryness occurs. As pollution has also increased, due to this the problem of eye irritation and blurriness starts to occur. which can later lead to glaucoma.
How to protect eyes from pollution?
Wear glasses when going out
Avoid frequent contact with eyes
Wash eyes in case of eye irritation
Take medicine as per doctor’s advice
Do not try any home remedies on your own
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