Written by Diane Castillo on August 22, 2025
Does Smoking Make Pink Eye Worse?
Dangers of Tobacco SmokingPink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and easily spread eye conditions. It can affect people of all ages and is often uncomfortable and disruptive to daily life. While there are many causes of pink eye, such as viruses, bacteria, or allergies, one question that often comes up is: does
Written by Diane Castillo on June 19, 2025
Why Does My Eye Hurt When I Blink? A Closer Look at Smoking and Eye Pain
General HealthIt can be worrying when something as simple as blinking suddenly becomes painful. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Why does my eye hurt when I blink?”, you’re certainly not alone. Blinking is something we do up to 20,000 times a day without even thinking—until it hurts. Interestingly, for those who smoke regularly, or even occasionally,