- By Aditya Jha
- Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:19 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Air Pollution: The air quality of Delhi and nearby cities remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday, leading to lower visibility and health issues. Apart from damaging the respiratory system, the worsened air quality is also affecting the eyesight, the latest medical studies confirmed. The number of eye-related patients in the national capital's hospitals has increased by 60 per cent in the last two weeks, with the most common issues being dry eye syndrome, allergic conjunctivitis, and corneal damage. The data suggests that nearly one million people in Delhi are currently suffering from these issues, Jagran.Com reported.
The Scientific Reports 2025 suggests that every one per cent surge in PM 2.5 contributes to more than 2,50,000 new patients with the disease related to visibility. Apart from this, the studies also indicate that more than 100 million people in polluted cities across the country suffer from dry eye disease. While providing details, Professor Praveen Vashisht of AIIMS stated that the polluted air is reducing the moisture from the eyes, leading to infection and irritation.
Delhi Air Pollution: Key Facts And Figures
-PM 2.5 levels in Delhi's air were found to be 24 times higher than in the rural areas
-The harmful gases from traffic, industrial smoke, and construction are leading to pollution
-Around 1,000 patients are being admitted to the hospitals on a daily basis
-Constant exposure to pollution causes fine cracks in the cornea (the outer membrane of the eye), increasing the risk of infection and vision loss
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The residents are advised to wear transparent spectacles and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences. The national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 335 as of 8 am on Saturday, November 8, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), placing it in the 'very poor' category.