“Smoking can have a great effect on
your eyes-especially in terms of your risk of cataracts and age related macular
degeneration (AMD),” noted Fall River Cataract Surgeon & Retina Specialist
Robert Kelly, M.D. of Center for Sight. Avoiding smoking, or quitting, is one
of the best investments you can make in your long-term eye health. Smoking-even
in your teens or twenties when your senior years seem far away-increases your
future risks for cataracts and age related macular degeneration (AMD). The more
a person smokes, the greater the risks.
“In general if you quit smoking the
risks of these eye diseases decreases to approximately the same level as if you
never smoked at all,” shared Dr. Kelly. Keep on mind that smoking also
increases your risk of cardiovascular disease which also can affect your eyes.
Besides the vascular problems mentioned smoking and even being around smokers
and their second hand smoke increase the likelihood of dry eye.
If
you or someone you know has a question about smoking and eye health risks such
as cataracts and age related macular degeneration please feel free to call Center
for Sight at 508-730-2020, visit www.center-for-sight.com or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.
Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406 Fall River,
Massachusetts 02720 at 508-730-2020 for patients from Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
