Is your New Year's resolution to quit smoking? Good, here's why...

Is your New Year's resolution to quit smoking? Good, here's why...

Everyone knows about the negative health impacts of smoking, but do you know what it can do to your vision specifically?  Check out this infographic for details on just that!

Smoking is bad for your eyes

 

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  • Smokers are four times more likely to go blind in old age
  • Female smokers over age 80 are 5.5 times more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration
  • 25% of the age-related macular degeneration resulting in severe vision loss or blindness can be directly associated with tobacco smoke.
  • Woman who smoke while pregnant increase the risk of having their baby develop strabismus (crossed eyes) or retinopathy of prematurity (a potentially blinding disease)
  • Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss. Smoking can double your risk of developing them
  • Children of tobacco smokers have a 20% greater chance of developing conjunctivitis, due to smoke allergy
Why smoking is bad for your eyes; an infographic.

Why smoking is bad for your eyes; an infographic.

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