Smoking and eye health
 Dr. Muhammad Hantira, an honorary assistant professor, the Ophthalmology Department, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, said that smoking is one of the most harmful habits for the eyes, as smokers are considered four times more likely to be blind with age, according to a study of the British Medical Journal.

 Dr. Hanatera explained that smoking leads to serious eye problems, including.
Dry eye syndrome
 Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that occurs when the eye does not lack enough or the right kind of tears.  Cigarette smoke is known to contain more than 7,000 chemicals, and they can cause irritation and damage during dry eye syndrome.
 Symptoms of dry eye syndrome include a burning sensation, itchy eyes, redness, a sandy sensation, and severe irritation.
 Experts prone to dry eyes recommend avoiding smoking and contact with smoke.  Because smokers are twice as likely to develop Dry Eye Syndrome.
Cataract 
 Cataract is a cataract that affects the eye's natural lens.  Cataract causes blurry vision and makes colors appear faded, faded, or yellowish.  Cataract is the leading cause of blindness and moderate visual impairment worldwide.
 If you smoke, you are more likely to develop a cataract, as smoking changes the cells of the lens of the eye through oxidation, which helps the accumulation of heavy metals in the lens, which in turn leads to the formation of cataracts in the eye and its cataract.
Macular degeneration due to age
 Age-related macular degeneration occurs when a portion of the retina, called the macula, is damaged. The patient loses central vision and cannot see fine details, although peripheral or side vision is healthy.
 In some cases, medical treatments can help reduce the complications of age-related macular degeneration, but there is still no cure.
 Although age is the first risk factor in disease, smoking is second.  Smokers are more than four times more likely to have this condition compared to non-smokers. Those who live with smokers are twice as likely to develop this condition as well.
 Dr. Huntereh noted that recent medical advances have introduced treatment for advanced cases of macular degeneration in the form of an injection into the eye to restore vision.  Research has shown that smokers are less likely to respond to these injections compared to non-smokers.
Diabetic Retinopathy
 Smokers with diabetes are also at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, which is the damage to the blood vessels in the eyes.
 Smoking causes blood vessels to narrow, which reduces blood flow to the eyes.
 This can lead to diabetic retinopathy, which is characterized by symptoms such as blurred or distorted vision, leading to blindness.
 Additionally, smoking raises blood sugar and can make the body more insulin-resistant, which may lead to high blood sugar levels.
 Uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to serious complications, including diabetic retinopathy.
 Smoking is the only controllable risk factor that contributes to the development of many eye diseases.
 Dr. Mohamed Hantira advises patients to participate in programs to support them on their journey to kick this harmful hbit.
 Not only does quitting smoking reduce the chance of developing eye problems, but it also helps improve their overall quality of life.