Tobacco Amblyopia results from the excessive use of tobacco, either by smoking or chewing. And also occasionally from the absorption of dust in tobacco factories. Smokers of shag and strong tobacco mixtures or cigars suffer most. Cigarette and beedi smokers are affected often. In many cases there is also over- indulgence in alcohol. The patients [...]
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Beware Smokers You May Become Blind
November 22nd, 2008 by Aakash Shah
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Tags: Blind, Blindness, cause of blindness, Eye Care News, Smokers 
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October 7th, 2008 by Aakash Shah
Blindness is the inability to see. The leading causes of chronic blindness include cataract, glaucoma, age-related degeneration, corneal opacities, diabetic retinopathy, trachoma, and eye conditions in children (e.g. caused by vitamin A deficiency). Age-related blindness is increasing throughout the world, as is blindness due to uncontrolled diabetes. What Causes Blindness? Vision problems can develop before [...]