Burning, Itching, Redness: Why Your Eyes Suffer Most When The Air Turns Toxic
Last Updated:November 13, 2025, 18:29 IST Airborne pollutants like particulate matter PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone have a direct impact on the eye’s tear film, the thin protective layer that keeps the eyes moist. Air pollution causes Dry Eye Syndrome. As the air thickens with smog and winter dust, our lungs aren’t the only ones…