Stating that smoking has negative effects on all body systems, Op. from Nev Bandırma Ophthalmology Department. Dr. Duygu Kunak Mart said, "Smoking, which is the most important responsible for health problems that result in death in the world such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, also poses a great danger to the eyes, which are the window to the world."
IT DOUBLES THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEVELOPING CATARACT AND QUADLED THE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING YELLOW SPOT DISEASE.
Kiss. Dr. Duygu Kunak Mart said, “Smoking, which particularly affects the eye lens and retina cells, increases the likelihood of developing cataracts by 2 times and the likelihood of macular degeneration by 4 times. Among the factors that cause macular degeneration, the most important risk factor that is under the control of patients is smoking. While smoking can cause blockage of the vessels that provide blood flow to the eyes; "Some of the chemicals contained in cigarettes and collected in the lungs can cause serious problems in the retina, that is, the visual layer, when mixed with blood," he said.
IT IS PROVEN THAT CIGARETTES HAVE AN EFFECT ON CATARACTS
Stating that smoking contributes to the development of cataracts by changing the lens cells through oxidation, Op. Dr. Duygu Kunak Mart said, “Smoking affects antioxidants such as superoxide, dismutase and glutathione peroxidase, which provide the transparency of the lens. There is also evidence that smoking causes the accumulation of heavy metals such as cadmium in the lens. "Research has proven that there is a direct proportion between the amount of cigarettes smoked and the likelihood of developing cataracts," he said.
SMOKING ALSO INCREASES THE RISK OF MACULA DEGENERATION (YELLOW SPOT).
Stating that macular degeneration is a disease that occurs with the deterioration of the macula, the central part of the retina that provides central vision and allows us to perceive fine details. Dr. Duygu Kunak Mart said, “When the macula is damaged, blurred vision, wavy vision and yellow blind spots occur in people's central vision. Smoking causes damage to cells in the macula by blocking blood flow to the retina and causing oxidation. "As with cataracts, the more you smoke, the risk of developing macular degeneration increases accordingly," he said.
IT ALSO CAUSES OTHER DISEASES BUT CATARACT AND MACULA DEGENERATION.
Kiss. Dr. Duygu Kunak Mart said, “Smoking causes cataracts and macular degeneration; It is also among the causes of eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, optic nerve damage, conjunctivitis and amblyopia. In addition to all these, smoking during pregnancy also increases the risk of strabismus in babies. He concluded his speech by saying, "In order to avoid eye problems caused by smoking and to protect our eye health, it is necessary to quit smoking if possible and not be exposed to cigarette smoke, even passively."
