Air Pollution and Eye Health: How Air Shapes How Clearly We See Life
Air pollution affects society every day and continues to jeopardise human health as a whole. The human eye, in particular, serves as a first line of defence against environmental pollutants, with only a thin layer of precorneal tear film separating it from any harmful external particles and chemicals. Repeated exposure to air pollution can cause inflammation and oxidative stress increasing the risk for long-term vision problems. From the constant discomfort of dry eyes to vision threatening diseases, the air we live in can completely shape our health and how we see our everyday life.