Cataracts: The Causes And Symptoms

Smoking

Research shows individuals who smoke may experience cataract symptoms earlier in life compared to those who do not smoke, and their risk increases the more they smoke. Smoking also raises an individual’s risk of developing other eye disorders, such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Reportedly, smokers are about three times more likely to develop cataracts than the rest of the population. Medications and therapies, such as patches and special gum, are available to help smokers kick the habit. Some individuals can stop smoking cold turkey while others need to reduce the amount they smoke gradually.

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