We are often concerned about the effect that air quality has on our lungs, but does the air quality and other local environmental factors affect your vision health? In today’s blog, we will be looking at whether air quality and other environmental factors in Abbotsford influence eye-vision health.
How Does Air Quality and Other Environmental Factors Affect My Eye/Vision Health?
Poor air quality and other environmental factors can increase the chances of contracting many eye conditions.
These factors are things like UV rays, which can cause significant damage to the structures of the eye like the cornea or retina, dust and other particulate which can directly impact the cornea and cause you to experience itching and blurred vision, pollution which can lead to dry eye syndrome, blurred vision, ocular burning and eye watering and smoke which has a whole host of pollutants and can cause inflammation, irritation and blurred vision.
Furthermore, poor air quality can lead to an increase in conditions like dry eye, conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, and increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.
How Can I Protect My Eye/Vision Health From Problems Caused by Air Quality?
One of the easiest ways to protect your eye/vision health is to keep an eye on the air quality index when you check the weather and avoid going outside when the air quality is poor.
In Abbotsford you might encounter poor air quality from pollution or from nearby wildfires. Other ways you can protect yourself include not wearing contact lenses when the air quality is poor, wearing glasses or sunglasses when outside to protect yourself from dust and UV rays, washing your hands often, and avoiding rubbing your eyes and investing in an air purifier to make sure that your home has the highest air quality possible.
Have Concerns? Talk to an Eye Care Professional Immediately
If you are concerned about the effect that air pollution and other local environmental factors are having on your eye/vision health, you should consult an eye/vision care professional. They can provide you with invaluable advice on how to best protect your eyes from poor air quality through proper eye care and eye testing.
We hope we have been able to provide the residents of Abbotsford with some useful information regarding how air quality and other environmental factors can affect their vision health, and some ways to protect their eye health from those factors.
Crystal Vision & Better Hearing in Abbotsford is here to help you see and hear your best. For more information, please contact our Abbotsford office at (604)-776-3937.
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