Prevent lung cancer, cardiovascular disease or the dreaded COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are not the only reasons for not smoking. This harmful habit also increases the risk of eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration associated with age. Besides their implications these two eye diseases, the worst, experts say, is the ignorance that smokers have this association. For this reason, besides trying to overcome addiction, we must be alert to early signs of developing these eye diseases.
* Author: By MONTSE Arboix
* Release Date: November 5, 2010
* Author: By MONTSE Arboix
* Release Date: November 5, 2010
The snuff is the direct cause of cardiovascular, respiratory and cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this unhealthy habit is to blame for the death of one person every 8 seconds. Begin smoking in adolescence and keeping the habit during the next 20 years, as in 70% of cases, subtract 25 years to the life expectancy of a person. What's more, a smoker may experience a loss of vision up to five years for a healthy patient.
Despite this figure, 86% of adults know that smoking is also associated with an increased risk of eye disorders. This is the conclusion of a study conducted in 367 patients aged 56 years. Presented at the 16 th Congress of Wonca Europe, held in Malaga, this work reveals the ignorance of the harmful effects of smoking on eye health.
Is shown to accelerate cellular aging process and aggravate the various illnesses due to over the years, especially cataracts and macular degeneration (ARMD). However, although 46% of patients surveyed were smokers, the results show that up to 78% were unaware of this relationship with cataracts and 62%, its relationship with AMD
Despite this figure, 86% of adults know that smoking is also associated with an increased risk of eye disorders. This is the conclusion of a study conducted in 367 patients aged 56 years. Presented at the 16 th Congress of Wonca Europe, held in Malaga, this work reveals the ignorance of the harmful effects of smoking on eye health.
Is shown to accelerate cellular aging process and aggravate the various illnesses due to over the years, especially cataracts and macular degeneration (ARMD). However, although 46% of patients surveyed were smokers, the results show that up to 78% were unaware of this relationship with cataracts and 62%, its relationship with AMD
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