Impact of Climate Change on Eye Health in Visakhapatnam District Of Andhra Pradesh – A Case Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER) - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Eyes are the utmost significant organs in human life. Ocular deterioration is mainly caused by three elements namely oxygen, heat and solar radiation. Out of which, exposure to heat and radiation are more dangerous. Incidences of ocular diseases are on increase due to global warming and ozone depletion all over the world. The major causes for global warming and ozone depletion are concentration of greenhouse gases and Chloro Fluro Carbons in the atmosphere as a result of urban and industrial activities of man. These gases have a tendency to trap the outgoing radiation creating green house effect and destruct ozone molecules. As a consequence, harmful ultraviolet solar radiation (UVR) which is supposed to be filtered out by the ozone layer directly reaches the earth surface in larger quantities. Though, smaller amounts of UV radiation are essential for gaining Vitamin D, longer exposure to larger quantities of UV radiation harmful and cause health risks of skin, eye and immune system. In the present study, an attempt has been made to understand the trends in the incidence of eye related diseases i.e. cataracts, extra growths on the surface of the eye and carcinomas of the surface of the eye in the scenario of warming and high incidence of UV radiation that taking place in Visakhapatnam district. The study revealed a significant increase in the occurrence of these disorders in recent years, in all the age groups.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Viswamithra P. , Hema Malini B
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