In addition to its other deficiencies, smoking significantly
increases the risk of blindness. If it were not already enough
make-ling reasons to quit smoking, think about the risk to your
vision. While it is well known that smoking can cause cancer,
heart disease and stroke, until recently there was little
awareness of the fact that smoking can cause serious and
permanent vision loss. Over time, I lamented the fact that
Canada did not have the requirements, the packaging of
cigarettes carry warnings about smoking and blindness. Cigarette
packaging and in other countries – such as Australia, for
example – had the message “Smoking causes blindness” for some
time. But on June 19, my desire is fulfilled. New rules for
tobacco products, labeling in Canada means that, as of June 19,
retailers can only legally sell cigarettes, which reflect the
new health warnings, including the fact that smoking increases
the risk of blindness. Warnings are not shy. In fact, the rules
state that a warning should be graphical and co