Due to the ever increasing pollution, Delhi-NCR is now covered in a blanket of smog. Since Wednesday morning, people are seeing smog everywhere. At this time, the air quality of Delhi and its surrounding areas has reached a very bad level, the effect of which is also being seen on health. The rapidly increasing pollution affects health in many ways. This not only has a bad effect on the overall health, but also on the skin and eyes (Eye Care Tips).

In such a situation, today in this article we will tell you how increasing air pollution has a bad effect on your eyes. To know about this in detail, we spoke to Dr. Anita Sethi, HOD and Principal Director of Ophthalmology at Max Multi Specialty Hospital, Panchsheel Park. Also, we learned how you can protect your eyes (Air Pollution Eye Care Tips) amid the deteriorating environment.

Effect of air pollution on eyes?

The doctor explains that air pollution affects the eyes in many ways (Eye Protection Tips to Air pollution). First of all, harmful particles and dust cause irritation in already sensitive eyes. Since it is in the winter season, many types of allergies occur due to the change in weather and the eyes become more dry due to allergies and due to these allergies, pollution is felt more in dry eyes. Due to this, eye problems like itching, watering, burning, general pain etc. can occur.

How to protect your eyes

Pollution can cause a lot of damage to the eyes. Therefore, it is very important to keep some things in mind to protect the eyes. In such a situation, the doctor has also shared some tips for eye protection, which are as follows-

• Do not use OTC (over the counter) medicines other than lubricating eye drops. If there is pain in the eyes or difficulty in seeing, a doctor should be consulted immediately and the right treatment should be taken.
• The doctor says that the way to protect the eyes from the harmful effects of air pollution is that first of all, people who are at risk of allergies should start using anti-allergic drops and related treatment.
• Lubricating eye drops should be used or cold compresses can be applied on the eyes.
• Also avoid going out in dust and wind. If possible, wear protective glasses or sunglasses when going outside.