Air Pollution Linked to Higher Risk of Glaucoma and Cataracts, Study Finds
A review of 41 studies found the clearest links for PM2.5, with 70% higher glaucoma odds and a 4% higher cataract hazard in some analyses.
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The Independent (US)Air pollution linked to higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts, study finds
Research review finds people living in most polluted areas suffer 70 per cent higher odds of glaucoma
Breathing in Air Pollution Is Linked to a 70% Higher Risk of Glaucoma
We often think of air pollution as a burden for the lungs or the heart, organs tucked safely inside the chest. But the eyes are different; they are our most direct point of contact with the outside world. Recent evidence suggests that this constant exposure may leave our vision vulnerable to the very air we breathe. An extensive analysis of 41 studies, covering millions of people across East Asia and the United Kingdom, has identified a statisti…
'A uniquely direct route that might cause damage': Scientists uncover link between air pollution and eye diseases like glaucoma
A review of 41 studies found that higher exposure to air pollution was linked to greater odds of glaucoma and cataracts, with PM2.5 pollution showing the clearest association.
Health: People exposed to heavy air pollution by fine particles are much more likely to suffer from glaucoma – a disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss.
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