India, Nov. 10 -- With air pollution levels rising across cities, its impact goes beyond respiratory health. Exposure to particulate matter and other airborne pollutants can irritate the eyes, disrupt the tear film and worsen dry eye syndrome. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sujal Shah, Ophthalmologist, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, explains how poor air quality affects the ocular surface, the symptoms to watch out for and the precautions that can help protect your eyes. (Also read: Dermatologist explains how air and water pollution are silently damaging your hair and skin; shares tips to protect them )

"Elevated levels of particulate matter and other air pollutants can irritate the eye surface, destabilise the tear film and...