Researchers have conducted a study that suggests that exposure to fine particles may contribute to the development of glaucoma.
This pathology is the second cause of blindness in the world.
Researchers have conducted a study that suggests that exposure to fine particles may contribute to the development of glaucoma.
This pathology is the second cause of blindness in the world.
Another side effect. Researchers from Inserm and the University of Bordeaux have found a link between air pollution and eye aging. According to a 10-year study involving 683 people over 75 in Bordeaux, significant exposure to fine particles and nitrogen dioxide increases the risk of glaucoma. “In the study, people had eye exams every two years between 2009 and 2020 to measure changes in the thickness of their retinal nerve fiber layer.“, writes Inserm in a press release. The more an observed subject is exposed to these types of pollutants, the faster the neural layer of the retina of their eyes thins, making them more vulnerable to developing this pathology, the second cause of blindness in the world.
👁️ The risk of #glaucoma, the second cause of blindness in the world, may be exacerbated by air pollution and, in particular, exposure to fine particles. 📰 https://t.co/rNfybiFKDP pic.twitter.com/93O5qyamkE — Inserm (@Inserm) July 18, 2023
The study was extended to the territory of the country
“Result this study confirm previous observations on the effects of air pollution on neurodegenerative processes.”, explains Laure Geyro, a doctoral candidate in epidemiology and the first author of the study. According to Inserm, several studies demonstrate the harmful effects of air pollution on the central nervous system.
“More generally, our study documents the effects of air pollutants on neurological aging. Taking the example of eye aging, she suggests that exposure to high concentrations of pollutants over time can lead to accelerated neurological aging, as seen in studies of brain aging.“according to Cécile Delcour, research director of Inserm, the last author of this work. The study will be extended to the national level”to deepen knowledge about the effects of pollutants on eye aging“, the research organization said in a statement.
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