By Admin 
These days the air in Delhi-NCR has become so poisonous that even breathing is becoming difficult. Since Diwali, the pollution level has remained around 300 per day, which is considered very bad for health. This poisonous air has caused many diseases to people, which include shortness of breath, sore throat, chest pain etc. However, the eyes are facing the most problems. The number of eye patients in hospitals has increased so much that there are long queues. Hundreds of people are reaching big hospitals in Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi and Gurugram every day with complaints of burning sensation, itching, redness and watering of eyes.
Doctors said this
Doctors say that dust, smoke, chemical particles and poisonous gases present in the air are very harmful for the eyes. These can damage the upper layer of the eyes i.e. the cornea and with prolonged exposure can also damage the retina. Earlier, eye patients used to come less. However, now the situation is such that more than half of the patients are coming to OPD due to pollution. Dr. Anand Verma, head of the eye department of a big hospital, said that earlier there used to be complaints of burning sensation for a few days after Diwali, but this time the pollution is so much that 300-400 patients are coming every day with only eye problems. These include children, old people and young people.
Why is there a problem due to pollution?
Dr. Verma said that pollution contains many types of gases like nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter (PM2.5). All these enter the eyes and cause irritation. Many people’s eyes become so red that it becomes difficult to see. Some people experience so much itching that repeated rubbing leads to infection. As soon as children return from school, they start crying that their eyes are hurting. The elderly already have weak eyesight. Now pollution has made their condition worse.
How are eyes affected by pollution?
Doctors say that small particles present in the air absorb moisture from the eyes, due to which the eyes remain dry. This causes burning, itching and redness. If the eyes are rubbed repeatedly, bacteria can enter and infection can occur. Some people are also suffering from allergies, due to which water keeps flowing from the eyes. Staying in such an environment for a long time can also cause serious diseases like cataract or glaucoma.
protect your eyes like this
- Leave the house less: Try not to go out in the morning and evening, because pollution is highest at that time.
- Wash eyes frequently: Wash eyes with clean cold water 2-3 times a day. This removes dust and particles.
- Drink plenty of water: Keep drinking water throughout the day, so that the body and eyes remain hydrated.
- Wear sunglasses: While going out, wear good quality sunglasses or protective glasses, which protect from UV and dust.
- Keep hands clean: Wash hands thoroughly before rubbing eyes, otherwise infection may occur.
- Eat vegetables and fruits: Eat green vegetables, fruits like carrots, spinach, orange, which contain vitamin A and C. These make the eyes stronger.
- Put eye drops: Use lubricating eye drops as per doctor’s advice, which provide moisture to the eyes.
- Must wear a mask: Wear an N95 mask, which blocks dust and particles.
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