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Smoking is a dangerous habit that can have a significant impact on your overall health, including your eye health. Smoking contributes to ocular damage, leading to several eye conditions that can have a long-term impact on your vision. Routine eye care is crucial for maintaining eye health, and quitting smoking is essential for preventing eye diseases. In this article, we will discuss the impact of smoking on eye health and why quitting smoking is necessary for routine eye care.
Smoking is harmful to ocular health and can lead to several eye diseases. The harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke damage the blood vessels in the eyes, leading to reduced blood flow to the eyes. This can cause the following eye conditions:
Cataracts are a common eye condition that causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy, leading to blurred vision. Smoking increases the risk of developing cataracts, and smokers are twice as likely to develop cataracts as non-smokers. The risk of cataracts increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day and the duration of smoking.
AMD is an eye condition that affects the macula, the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision. Smoking is a significant risk factor for AMD, and smokers are three to four times more likely to develop AMD than non-smokers. Smoking also accelerates the progression of AMD, leading to severe vision loss.
Smoking can also cause dry eye syndrome, a condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. This can cause eye discomfort, redness, and blurred vision.
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, leading to vision loss. Smoking increases the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, and smokers with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing vision loss than non-smokers with diabetes.
Quitting smoking is essential for maintaining good eye health, preventing eye diseases, and taking preventive measures as part of comprehensive eye care. Here are some reasons why quitting smoking is necessary for routine eye care:
Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of developing several eye diseases, including cataracts, AMD, and diabetic retinopathy. According to research, the risk of developing AMD decreases within five years of quitting smoking, and the risk of developing cataracts decreases within ten years of quitting smoking.
Quitting smoking can also slow down the progression of eye diseases such as AMD. Smoking accelerates the progression of AMD, leading to severe vision loss. By quitting smoking, you can slow down the progression of AMD and preserve your vision.
Quitting smoking can also improve the effectiveness of eye treatments. For example, smokers with AMD who receive treatment with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections are less likely to respond to treatment than non-smokers. By quitting smoking, you can improve the effectiveness of eye treatments and improve your vision.
If you are a smoker, quitting smoking is essential for both your overall health and eye health. Smoking can increase the risk of several eye diseases and cause vision loss. To take control of your ocular health, make the decision to quit smoking today. Don't wait until it's too late to address any vision problems related to smoking - schedule an appointment with our eye doctor for a personalized examination and recommendations for improving your ocular health.
By quitting smoking and receiving regular eye exams, you can protect your vision and maintain a high quality of life. It's never too late to start taking care of your eyes, so take the first step today and prioritize your eye health.
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I haven't actually used the optometrist side, so my review is limited to the vision therapy offered. This office was recommended by my occupational therapist for the treatment of my double vision following a stroke.
Love this location. I had a brain injury accident from day one one. All the team make you feel you still important and hope in the horizon after when the medical system fell you miserably. Dr. Ikeda very professional and very understanding about your issue. Two tombs up.
My husband and I were immediately impressed with Dr Ikeda. I was hit by a car while cycling which caused broken bones and three brain injuries. The brain injuries caused double vision. Dr. Ikeda examined my eyes and got me started on vision therapy with his occupational therapist who specializes in vision therapy. She (Chris) is absolutely great. I am impressed with the array of tools used to help recover my binocular vision. I am doing things I never thought were possible (balance boards etc). Chris pushes me and keeps me motivated. I really enjoy my sessions with her. The office staff is always friendly and they have a wonderful appointment reminder tool that makes it easy to keep my calendar up to date. I am happy the rehab center at Little Co. of Mary recommended them!!
The Vision Therapy is handled in a separate office through a different door from the shared waiting room. Chris, the vision therapist, has a wide and varied assortment of tools, equipment and resources to best evaluate and treat most vision issues. After just a few visits, my double vision became easier to control, using exercises developed during the therapy process. It was time well-spent.
I have been coming here since I can remember. I love it here. The staff is so amazing and nice. They explain everything they gonna do and never make you feel rushed. Dr. Ikeda has always been my doctor and I would never want another one. He is the doctor for my whole family and is always asking how everyone is doing. I am also so crazy about picking out my frames and have to try so many and each person who helps me take the time and lets me try them all on. I would never want to go anywhere else! I definitely would recommend this office to anyone looking for a great eye doctor.
This is not for the eye exam but for the frames selection portion. I brought my prescription from Kaiser here with my VSP insurance. The reception staff was very polite and professional. Manny helped me to pick out frames and explain my coverage. Very helpful and patient not like the individual at the other place I rated here on Yelp. I was running late and he still helped me and was not bothered at all. I am so glad I came here ..........very pleased.
Very professional staff and pleasant.
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