We often focus on how smoking and alcohol affect the heart or liver—but their impact on eye health is frequently overlooked. Habits like smoking, heavy drinking, or poor diet can silently damage the retina, leading to severe vision problems or even permanent blindness.
In this video, Dr. Udbhav Dorwal and Dr. Nikhil Pal (Retina Specialists) explain how everyday lifestyle choices can affect your eyesight and what you can do to protect your vision.
How Smoking and Alcohol Affect Your Eyes
| Effect | How It Impacts Vision | Consequences |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Toxicity | Nicotine and alcohol damage blood vessels in the retina | Leaking, blockage, and retinal failure |
| Indirect Effects | Contributes to Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and high Cholesterol | Increases risk of diabetic retinopathy and vascular retinal diseases |
| Organ Health Link | Poor kidney and cardiovascular function affects eye circulation | Reduced oxygen and nutrient supply to the retina |
| Retinal Vascular Damage | Narrowing or weakening of retinal blood vessels | Progressive vision loss or blindness |
Why Early Awareness Matters
Vision loss from lifestyle habits doesn’t happen overnight. It develops silently over time, often without any noticeable symptoms until significant damage occurs. Early intervention through lifestyle changes and regular eye checkups can prevent irreversible vision loss.
Protecting Your Eyes
- Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption
- Manage chronic conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cholesterol
- Eat a nutrient-rich diet for eye and vascular health
- Schedule regular retinal screenings, especially if you have risk factors
At Eye Veda Eye Care Hospital, we focus on preventive care, educating patients about how lifestyle directly impacts eye health and providing advanced solutions to safeguard your vision.
Your eyesight is priceless—protect it before habits take it away.
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