Health
Air pollution linked to higher risk of irreversible sight loss – The Guardian
Large UK study found small pollution rise associated with more cases of age-related macular degeneration
Air pollutionLarge UK study found small pollution rise associated with more cases of age-related macular degeneration
Small increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a large UK study has found.
Previous work had already found a link between dirty air and glaucoma and a link to cataracts is suspected. The scientists said the eyes have a particularly high flow of blood, potentially making them very vulnerable…
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