By Daily Nation
Cigarette smokers are twice as likely to lose their sight as non-smokers; a new study has revealed.
Although many smoking is generally known to be bad for the lungs, the study published by the Africa Academy of Ophthalmology revealed that smoking can also damage the eyes.
It noted that the chemicals in cigarettes can cause cells in the macula — the most sensitive part of the retina — to die or the blood vessels in it to burst, leading to irreversible damage, and possible loss of sight eventually.
The study noted that this not only affects direct smokers, but even those who experiences second-hand smoking. Read more>>
