Frequently Asked Questions
I know smoking is bad for my heart, now I hear it's bad for my vision, why?
Smoking produces may poisonous byproducts that can be deposited and stored in various tissue throughout the body. The eye is no exception. Conditions like diabetes/diabetic retinopathy and cataracts have been shown to be exacerbated by cigarette smoking. Any condition that affects the structures of the eye has the potential ability to affect vision.
