The Effects of Smoking on Vision
There is growing evidence that the effects of smoking on vision may be significant. Cigarette smoke enhances oxidants, which are the chemical byproducts in the body that can damage cells, including those in the eyes. There are strong links between several diseases of the eye and smoking, including cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
All About Cataracts
In-depth report on cataracts from A.D.A.M.
In-depth report on cataracts from A.D.A.M.
Smoking and Eye Damage
From About Vision Guide, Marilyn Haddrill: "A strong link between smoking and development of an extremely serious eye disease called age-related macular degeneration now is being widely reported in eye care trade journals, as well as general news outlets."
From About Vision Guide, Marilyn Haddrill: "A strong link between smoking and development of an extremely serious eye disease called age-related macular degeneration now is being widely reported in eye care trade journals, as well as general news outlets."
Smoking Can Cause Blindness
Conclusive evidence demonstrating a strong link between smoking and potential blindness later in life prompted the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) in early September 2005 to launch a massive public education campaign informing Great Britain's 13 million smokers of how they might be endangering their eyesight.
Conclusive evidence demonstrating a strong link between smoking and potential blindness later in life prompted the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) in early September 2005 to launch a massive public education campaign informing Great Britain's 13 million smokers of how they might be endangering their eyesight.