Several epidemiologic and toxicological studies have commonly viewed ambient fine
particulate matter (PM2. 5), defined as particles having an aerodynamic diameter of less …

Environmental risk factors that have an impact on the ocular surface were reviewed and
associations with age and sex, race/ethnicity, geographical area, seasonality, prevalence …

Flexible/wearable gas sensor technology is gaining huge interest in the current era of the
Internet of Things for its applications in personal environmental monitoring, healthcare, and …

Allergic rhinitis affects the quality of life of millions of people worldwide. Air pollution not only
causes morbidity, but nearly 3 million people per year die from unhealthy indoor air …

Oxidative stress occurs through an imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and the antioxidant defense mechanisms of cells. The eye is particularly …

There is an increasing need for the development of low-cost and highly sensitive gas
sensors for environmental, commercial, and industrial applications in various areas, such as …

Ozone (O3) is a natural, highly unstable atmospheric gas that rapidly decomposes to
oxygen. Although not being a radical molecule, O3 is a very strong oxidant and therefore it is …

Air pollution has broad effects on human health involving many organ systems. The ocular
surface is an excellent model with which to study the effects of air pollution on human health …

Societal factors associated with ocular surface diseases were mapped using a framework to
characterize the relationship between the individual, their health and environment. The …

The development of effective and efficient materials for the selective and sensitive detection
of toxic gases and volatile organic compounds is crucial for protecting human health and the …