Air Pollution and Vision Loss

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 90 percent of the global population lives in places where air quality levels exceed the limits set for pollutants that pose health complications.

Air pollution is a global problem that can have serious health problems for countless people. While air smog has long been associated with lung and heart complications, it turns out that there is a link between air pollution and vision loss. Fine particle air pollution has now been tied to macular degeneration, an age-related eye condition that can lead to irreversible blindness.

Please contact San Diego Center for the Blind if you struggle with vision loss or blindness. We offer many programs and services that can improve your quality of life.

"There's a Link Between Air Pollution And Irreversible Vision Loss, Study Reveals"