Are Wildfires Fueling an Increase in Pink Eye?

Canadian wildfires may be increasing your risk of health problems, including conjunctivitis. Here's why and what you can do about it.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Canada's exceptional wildfire season has triggered a rising number of people with conjunctivitis

• This is not infectious pink eye, but rather irritation of the conjunctiva from allergens, chemicals, and particulate matter in the wildfire smoke

• People with dry eye syndrome have an increased sensitivity to pollution, which may reduce the tim…