Gupta PD
Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Center,
Ahmadabad
India
Review Article
Minor to Chronic Eye Disorders Due to Environmental Pollution: A Review
Author(s): Gupta PD and Anbazhagi MuthukumarGupta PD and Anbazhagi Muthukumar
Eye is the most vulnerable organ to atmospheric and environmental insults. Though, naturally eyes are structured
to protect itself from foreign objects such as, dust, wind, and very bright light, for the purpose of vision they need to
remain open. Chronic exposure to toxic pollutants via air and water damages the eye from minor irritation to retinal
bleeding. Taking a shower in water contaminated with chemicals can degrade eye health and vision slowly over the
time. Exposure to increased noise, flood light sources, global warming, intense infra-red and UV radiations too damages
our vision. Since eyes need protection from these hazardous environmental pollutants, this review recommends further
detailed scientific study to understand the ways and means for protection. .. View More»