According to experts, after Diwali, due to increase in pollution and screen time, cases of dry eyes are increasing rapidly in both children and adults.
Eye problems increased in Delhi
Delhi News: As soon as the glow of the festival has waned, a blanket of smoke has once again covered Delhi. The air of the city is continuously becoming poisonous, the effect of which is now visible not only on the breath but also on the eyes. The combined effect of smoke, dust and chemical elements of firecrackers is giving rise to problems like irritation, redness and dryness in the eyes. At the same time, increasing time spent on mobile and computer screens has made this problem more serious. Due to staring at the screen for hours for work, study and entertainment, the eyes do not get rest, due to which both dryness and fatigue are increasing.
According to experts, after Diwali, due to increase in pollution and screen time, cases of dry eyes are increasing rapidly in both children and adults. According to him, at present the air of Delhi-NCR has reached the ‘bad’ to ‘severe’ category. The toxic elements present in firecrackers and dust reduce the production of tears, due to which the eyes become dry, itchy and the vision becomes blurred. Many people are also complaining of watery eyes and feeling of restlessness, which are symptoms of dry eye syndrome.
Experts say that when people look at computer or mobile screens for a long time, they blink less. This reduces moisture in the eyes and increases dryness. This dual effect of pollution and screens is now causing eye problems in youth and children too. He warned that dryness of eyes is not trivial, ignoring it can prove dangerous. If left untreated, it can damage the cornea and cause problems like permanent eye fatigue.
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Experts say that eye protection is very important in this season. As much as possible, avoid going out in pollution during morning and evening, put lubricating drops in the eyes and wear glasses or goggles to protect from dust and sunlight. Adopt the rule of looking at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes and do not let there be any shortage of water in the body. Omega-3 rich foods like walnuts, fish and chia seeds are beneficial for the eyes. After returning home, it is also important to wash the eyes with clean water, so that the pollutants accumulated in them can be removed.
