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title: Why smoking is bad for your eyes; an infographic.
description: So you want to quit smoking. Good because here is what smoking does to your vision.  Check out this out and see.
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# [Why smoking is bad for your eyes; an infographic.](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/blog/new-years-resolution-to-quit-smoking)

 Written by [The Rochester Eye & Laser Team](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/blog/author/the-rochester-eye-laser-team) | Jan 4, 2022 7:22:48 PM

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!

<https://www.allaboutvision.com/smoking/infographic.htm>

 

- 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

[View full post](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/blog/new-years-resolution-to-quit-smoking)

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