Eye damage can be directly reduced if you quit smoking or reduce smoking. (shutterstock image)
Cigarette smoke contains a variety of toxins that enter your bloodstream. The blood carries these toxins to various parts of the body including the eyes.
There are a lot of obvious health consequences of smoking. These include cancer and heart disease, and they contribute to 53 percent of the total number of deaths in India. But do you know that it also affects your eyes and it can also lead to loss of eyesight. Dr. Aradhana Reddy Vitreo-Retina Surgeon, Sadhuram Hospital, Hyderabad, while talking to The Indian Express, highlighted this issue.
An estimated 34.6 percent of adults in India smoke and it kills more than one million people every year. Cigarette smoke contains a variety of toxins that enter your bloodstream. The blood carries these toxins to various parts of the body including the eyes. Dr. Aradhana said that it can cause a variety of eye problems such as dry eye, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and optic nerve problems.
“In most such cases permanent blindness can also result if adequate measures are not taken in time. In addition, tobacco smoke can also affect the tissues around the eyes, causing damage to the eyelids and swelling under the eyes.
There are many ways to protect your eyes and ensure that you take good care of them. Some of the suggestions are:
- quit smoking or reduce it Eye damage can be directly reduced by quitting or reducing smoking. It helps to protect not only your eyes but all your organs from toxins and your friends who sit around you while you smoke.
- good diet Balanced diet always helps to maintain your body, no matter which part of the body we talk about. Vitamins C, E, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids are important to ensure that your eyes are healthy, and that you are not suffering from any of the problems mentioned above.
- screen time – Reduce screen time to improve eye maintenance. The blue light emitted from screens is harmful to our eyes and limited screen time can help you reduce your eyes’ exposure to blue light.
- regular check-up – Make sure you visit the eye doctor every few months and understand the medical help you need. Eye damage can be minimized if you go for regular check-ups.
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