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Global study links pollution to eye diseases
A recent international study has shown that exposure to polluted air increases the risk of developing glaucoma, with the likelihood of infection rising by approximately 70% for individuals living in areas with poor air quality compared to those in cleaner environments. The study found that PM2.5 particles, which are present in smoke, industrial emissions, and vehicle exhaust, play a key role, as heightened exposure to them raises the risk of glaucoma by 8% and cataracts by 4%. The research suggests that long-term exposure to these particles causes inflammation and oxidative stress, damaging the optic nerve and lens, thereby increasing the risk of these diseases.
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