The tear function in electronic cigarette smokers

• Main Authors: Md Isa, Nur Amalina, Koh, Poh Yi, Doraj,, Pavithra
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. 2019
• Subjects: Q Science (General); RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/86379/1/86379_The%20tear%20function%20in%20electronic%20cigarette%20smokers.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/86379/2/86379_The%20tear%20function%20in%20electronic%20cigarette%20smokers_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/86379/3/86379_The%20tear%20function%20in%20electronic%20cigarette%20smokers_WOS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/86379/; https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Abstract/2019/09000/The_Tear_Function_in_Electronic_Cigarette_Smokers.8.aspx

SIGNIFICANCE Prominent ocular surface dryness and poor tear film quality among electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) smokers (or vapers) indicate potential harm to the eyes from vaping. These findings may serve as precautionary signs for e-cigarette users and exposed bystanders. PURPOSE Little i...