CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Marlene K.’s Treatment 

Smylee Guy like my grandma I'm scared for all smokers my nana got heart deaise and survived

I agree.....she seems very sweet. The injections sick....I don't want them ever again

Jaeden Barnes *hops on*

Jaeden Barnes *flys into train.*

+Secrital Healthy agreed

How does it feel to have to have a needle in your eyeball.

I'm sure that will work lol

No they shouldn't. People have a right to smoke if they want to. Everyone knows the risks of smoking yet they continue to do it, and that is their decision. There is a huge market for cigarettes and states get TONS of tax money from it. if people want to smoke then they should be allowed to without fear of prosecution. I do not, nor will I ever smoke cigarettes, but I respect the decisions of other people who do

Brendan Marsh i hope you dont smoke

Ty seligman I do not. In my opinion it is gross and very unattractive. But others do not have the same opinion as me

Brendan Marsh good

Don't u only get 1 injection or u get multiple injections?

VASHAW GULLEY That is a VERY wise decision. I'm so thankful I've been quit since November 5, 2006. I quit at the right time, cuz I learned smoking can cause diabetes very shortly after I gave up the smokes. Now I know tobacco smoking causes a whole host of disabilities and scary health problems. It doesn't just cause lung cancer, heart disease and emphysema.

+Zoe Anna Harty Diabetes? That's a new one to me.

VASHAW GULLEY I agree, I am glad that no one in my family never smoked. This happening to Marlene really scared me like “Ay Dios Mío!”

Yep, same here.

same lol

Stories like this one, and Terrie Hall's, are why I never want to smoke. I still remember the first time I saw Terrie Hall on TV, and I knew I didn't want to end up like her. If you don't want it to happen to you, then don't smoke.

I never listened to Beethoven the same way again after watching that film.

Linda Morris - Hi, Linda, see my post to Brandon - above - and you will see how I quit. You can do it. Just do it. One moment, in one day, is all it takes, and a few days of your body detoxing, and, you've got it licked! 3 weeks is all it takes to change our habits - this has been scientifically proven. It only takes 3 days, however, for your body to get over the withdrawal - the rest is up to you. I pray you stop today, and ,will go on to live an amazing life smoke free! WE're here for you, Linda! Good luck god bless, and, be healthier...and hopefully live a longer, and happier life without cigarettes. MAK

Linda, I also wanted to quit but I made several attempts over the years with no success ; even though I knew it was best for my health I just couldn't seem to kick the habit because (I know this is sick), I really ENJOYED smoking cigs. But after I broke my pelvis I really had no other choice. My doctors demanded that I quit. Since I was stuck in the hospital and rehab for a month I had no o other choice. So I put on a patch and, taking one day at a time and with the support of family and docs and friends, now 6 months later I am a non smoker. It feels so good to say that. So use every tool available including the quit line where they will send you a few months of patches and provide invaluable support and encouragement. After 40 years of smoking, if I can do it you can too. Don't give up

***** Amen to that!

Chihiro Fujiwara keep it up and you'll suffer the rest of your life 👌

No, I hadn't smoked again. Now I have to stay away from E cigs and cigarette smoke. Still pretty healthy. Kawaii dog. 😆 That's a cute username. I love dogs!

Aysia Chapple They numbed her eye ball :)

April Podwirny Doesn't make it any better.

If they did, I would have puked.

Adam Bosco tr

When these commercials aired on tv, they did show the injection, but just before it touched the eyeball.

I had to turn away, too!

I feel so bad for her, I'd be crying and panicking so badly.

Jennifer W I had to my hand cover to screen. XD

klimmr3021 Research has not proved weed harmful to your eyes long term. In fact, some research has proved weed to be an alternative without long term side effects.

Myangimi852 sammmeee

And yes I know smoking is a huge preventable risk factor for it. But it's not a be-all end-all. "I never would have smoked if I'd known" is fine but what if she was going to get it later anyway because that's how old eyes work sometimes?

Stepha - Emphasis on "because that's how old eyes work sometimes?" - MD is more related to diabetes, and a few other disorders, not primarily because you get older! You're making assumptions about older people's health. But, you are right, smoking is a huge and preventable factor. Also - how do you know whether or not second hand smoke may have possibly contributed to older folks getting MD? MAK

+Julian Jacksp0p9

Yup, the cdc is out of control and allowing dangerous diseases to spread throughout the usa by unchecked illegals. Unqualified bureaucrats.

Stepha Agreed!!! Death is inevitable to all of us, and the amount of fear they instill in the ads is ridiculous! These situations are the results of how far an individual is willing to go to add a few more days to ones already numbered existence!

Debbie Phillips Just because she has it and didn't smoke does not mean it doesn't occur. In fact, the number one cause of macular degeneration is smoking. Smoking constricts blood vessels to the eyes and causes damage to the cornea and retna by cutting off blood supply.