Pollution and Your Eyes: 5 Common Mistakes You Should Avoid
Rising air pollution can cause eye irritation, redness, itching, watering and dryness. However, some common habits adopted for temporary relief may make the problem worse.
Dr. Anchal Gupta highlights five important precautions to protect your eyes during polluted days:
1. Avoid rubbing your eyes, as it can increase irritation and potentially damage the eye surface.
2. Maintain proper contact lens hygiene. If your eyes feel irritated, switch to spectacles and seek medical advice.
3. Avoid repeatedly washing your eyes unnecessarily. Use lubricating eye drops only as advised by an eye specialist.
4. Never self-medicate or purchase antibiotic or steroid eye drops without an ophthalmologist’s prescription.
5. Do not ignore persistent redness, pain, watering or blurred vision. Get your eyes examined by a specialist.
Dr. Anchal Gupta emphasizes that eye care during pollution requires awareness, proper hygiene and timely medical attention.
Protect your eyes today for healthier vision tomorrow.
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