Doctors have warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can affect neurological and eye health, especially among vulnerable groups. Hospitals in Delhi-NCR are witnessing a rise in heat-related ailments, including migraines, dehydration-induced headaches, eye irritation and other neurological complications amid soaring temperatures
On World Sight Day, Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized timely eye screening, a healthy diet, and controlling screen time to prevent vision problems. The ministry urged adopting simple eye-care habits, especially for children, to avoid preventable sight loss
The increased use of synthetic colours instead of natural colour in recent years makes it even more critical for people wearing contact lenses to be watchful.