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Impact of Smoking on Vision

Smoking is a widespread phenomena that leads to millions of death worldwide. Respiratory problems are common but do we know that smoking also impacts eye health. Know how does frequent smoking affect your vision.

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Impact of Smoking on Vision

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  1. How Does Smoking Affect your Vision?

  2. Types of Eye Disorders Caused By Smoking • Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Age-related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is a condition of the eye that affects central vision. Reading, recognizing people, and driving are all activities that require clear vision in the center of your field of vision in order to function properly. Your risk of developing AMD is twice as high as that of persons who do not smoke. • Cataract - Clouding of the lens of the eye, which is ordinarily clear, is called Cataract. Your risk of developing cataracts is anywhere from two to three times higher if you smoke regularly than the person who does not.

  3. Dry Eyes Syndrome - Dry Eyes Syndrome is a condition caused due to insufficient production of tears in the eye. Your risk of developing Dry Eyes Syndrome doubles due to prolonged smoking. • Diabetic Retinopathy - Diabetic Retinopathy is caused when a person suffering from diabetes smoke frequently and his blood vessels of the retina gets damaged. Your risk of diabetes increases by up to 40% due to smoking. • Uveitis– Uveitis occurs when the middle layer of the eye (uvea) becomes inflamed. The harmful chemicals found in cigarettes can cause uveitis. 

  4. How to Check if Your Eyes are Healthy? It's possible that you believe your eyes are healthy, but the only way to know for sure is to get a complete eye test done. Visit a reputable Laser eye centre in Delhi for complete eye evaluation. An eye exam is the most effective technique to detect the early stages of AMD because, in its early stages, AMD frequently shows no symptoms. An ophthalmologist will administer some specialized drops to your eyes in order to dilate your pupils. This provides a clearer view of the back of your eye, which contains a relatively thin layer of tissue known as the retina. The retina is responsible for converting light into signals that are sent to the brain.

  5. Steps to Take to Prevent Eye Damage The first and foremost step is to stop smoking. Quitting smoking can eventually reduce your risk of developing AMD as well as cataracts. Moreover, quitting smoking could decrease the progression of AMD if you already have the illness. Know that AMD tends to get worse over time. Quitting smoking can help you save your sight. Aside from that, you can indulge in other healthy habits, such as: • Exercise regularly. • Make sure to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels normal. • Eating a healthy diet that includes green, leafy vegetables. • Wear sunglasses when you go out to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Originally Published at : https://www.bloglovin.com/@contouravisionindia/impact-smoking-on-eye-health-11470641

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