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vision's been getting blurred, does smoking do that?


Smoking increases the risk of

Smoking increases the risk of macular degeneration, which can cause blurred vision and eventually blindness. Blurred vision can also be a sign of some other serious medical problems such as stroke, neurological diseases and diabetes. It is imperative you be seen by a doctor to try to identify the cause of your vision changes.

It’s important to note that some nicotine replacement products, withdrawal drugs and herbal remedies can cause vision related side effects as well. Be sure to keep in close contact with your doctor while using these products and tell him or her about any new or changing symptoms you are experiencing.

Crystal, ReadyToQuit's resident Q&A expert, is an ex-smoker of over 17 years.

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