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Long-term exposure to airborne chemicals causes a variety of eye issues. These include itching, redness, watering, chronic discomfort, dryness and more
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As the air quality has worsened over the past few weeks, many are dealing with eye-related issues these days. To safeguard your eyes when air quality is poor, here are some tips that might help.
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You must always wear sunglasses when travelling. It will protect your eyes from the pollutants as well as the UV rays.
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When exposed to polluted air, you may experience some discomfort in your eyes. You should not rub your eyes in such a situation. Rubbing your eyes can aggravate irritation and may lead to burning sensation.
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The cornea in the eyes is protected from dryness, itching, infectious bacteria and harmful pollutants by a layer of moisture. To maintain moisture in your eyes, use eye drops on a regular basis.
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Washing your eyes frequently with water can help you get rid of itching and burning sensation due to air pollution. It will also remove dust particles from the eyes
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There are several eye exercise that one can try to relax the muscles of the eyes. Some of these include palming, 20-20-20 rule, figure eight and more.
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One must seek immediate medical help from an ophthalmologist if dryness persists even after following these precautions. Any other symptom should also be medically treated.
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