Pollution caused by vehicle smoke: The leading cause of eye diseases

Smoke from vehicles has been shown to be harmful to health in general as well as eye health in particular.

Recent studies show that long-term exposure to vehicle exhaust increases the risk of macular degeneration. This disease in the long run can cause blindness, because it affects the retina of the patient. There is no cure for this disease, so we can only take preventive measures.

Prolonged exposure to vehicle exhaust increases the risk of macular degeneration.

When you have macular degeneration , the spots appear in the pupils' eyes, making the eyesight of patients become blurry. In the long term, this disease will cause blindness or blurred vision in older people (over 50 years old).

The study also found that people living in polluted areas were twice as likely to get sick. The two main factors that cause eye damage are nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide in car exhaust. People living in cities are more vulnerable to pollution levels in urban areas than in rural areas.

How to prevent eye diseases

To protect the health of your eyes, close your car windows when traveling. If traveling by 2 wheeler, wear safety goggles, wear a helmet with goggles and a mask when traveling on the road.

You do not smoke, pipe tobacco, because cigarette smoke, pipe tobacco also weakens the eyes. Besides, you need to eat vitamin-rich foods such as spinach, carrots, fish, walnuts, greens, . At the same time, regular eye exams (at least 1 time per year).