Œil et environnement [Eye and the environment]
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_C515B490C966
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Œil et environnement [Eye and the environment]
Journal
Revue medicale suisse
ISSN
1660-9379 (Print)
ISSN-L
1660-9379
Publication state
Published
Issued date
16/12/2015
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
11
Number
499
Pages
2361-2365
Language
french
Notes
Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
The eyes are exposed to multiple environmental factors, which affect visual development, comfort, and visual health. While overexposure to sunlight can cause ocular surface and retinal pathologies, insufficient exposure to daylight could significantly contribute to myopia progression. New artificial lights, namely LED, have a higher risk of retinal phototoxicity, and could alter ocular circadian rhythm. The significant increase of prevalence of ocular allergies could be caused by the proliferation of environmental polluting substances, like tobacco smoke, fuel combustion by-products, or phtalates, which are found in many types of plastics. Finally, some dietary supplements could play a protective role in certain types of ocular pathologies, namely retinal pathologies.
Keywords
Dietary Supplements, Environmental Exposure/adverse effects, Eye Diseases/etiology, Eye Diseases/prevention & control, Humans, Vitamins/therapeutic use
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