Quality Care From Our Eye Doctor in Mt Pleasant PA

At H. Arnold Papernick OD, our eye doctor in Mt. Pleasant PA makes your eye and vision health a top priority. From eye exams to treatment of serious eye diseases, we've been serving the local area for nearly 50 years and have the experience needed to assist you. And if you're a smoker, we'd like to talk with you about the possible dangers this habit could have on your eye and vision health.

How Can Smoking Affect Your Eye and Vision Health?

Most smokers are abundantly aware of the possible damage they could be doing to their lungs and heart by lighting up, but very few realize the possible effects smoking can have on their eyes. Unfortunately, you're only given one set of eyes in life, and once your vision is damaged by cigarettes, that damage is usually permanent.

Specifically, cigarette smoke can cause dry eye or worsen an existing case of dry eye, which can in-turn lead to water eyes, red eyes, and a constant uncomfortable feeling in your eyes. Furthermore, it is worth noting that those who smoke are statistically more likely to develop other eye conditions, such as macular degeneration and cataracts. These conditions directly affect your vision and can lead to blurry vision and even permanent vision loss.

If you're a smoker, there are plenty of reasons to quit, but your eye health should certainly be one of them. Not sure if smoking has already begun to have an impact on your eye health? Schedule an appointment with our eye doctor and let us provide you with some tips to make smoking a part of your past.

Schedule an Appointment With Our Eye Doctor in Mt. Pleasant PA

If it's been more than a year since your last eye exam or if you're having symptoms of eye problems, schedule your appointment with our eye doctor in Mt. Pleasant PA today. You can reach H. Arnold Papernick OD at (724) 547-5711 to get started.