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These sources examine the complex relationship between environmental stressors and ocular health, specifically highlighting how air pollution and climate change exacerbate vision-threatening conditions. Scientific data from the UK Biobank and other global cohorts demonstrate a significant link between pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen oxides and the development of glaucoma and dry eye disease. Beyond chemical exposure, the texts explore how extreme weather, rising temperatures, and even volcanic activity contribute to ocular surface irritation and infectious diseases. The medical community also addresses its own environmental footprint, advocating for sustainable surgical practices to reduce the massive waste and emissions generated by ophthalmic care. Collectively, the research emphasizes that environmental quality is a critical determinant of long-term visual outcomes and healthcare accessibility.