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The Impact of Vaping on the Ocular Surface: A Systematic Review of the Literature Bandara, Nilanga Aki; Burgos-Blasco, Barbara; Zhou, Xuan Randy; Khaira, Amar; Iovieno, Alfonso; Matsubara, Joanne A.; Yeung, Sonia N.

Abstract

Background: The use of electronic cigarettes has become increasingly popular in recent years. However, the impact that electronic cigarettes have on the ocular surface is not well known. Therefore, the aim of this review is to explore the current literature on the acute and chronic sequelae of electronic cigarettes on the ocular surface. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was undertaken by keyword searching on the Embase, Medline, and Web of Science databases. Articles identified through the search underwent title/abstract screening, full-text screening, and data extraction. Results: A total of 18 studies were included in this review. Non-intended ocular surface exposures and intended exposures on the ocular surface were found to be associated with the use of electronic cigarettes. Conclusions: The impact of vaping on the ocular surface is not benign. There are significant risks that vaping can pose to the ocular surface. Hence, it is necessary to develop appropriate risk communication tools given the increasing popularity of this activity. Additionally, future long-term studies are needed to better understand the long-term impacts of vaping on the ocular surface given the lack of current data.

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Title
The Impact of Vaping on the Ocular Surface: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Creator
Bandara, Nilanga Aki; Burgos-Blasco, Barbara; Zhou, Xuan Randy; Khaira, Amar; Iovieno, Alfonso; Matsubara, Joanne A.; Yeung, Sonia N.
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Date Issued
2024-04-29
Description
Background: The use of electronic cigarettes has become increasingly popular in recent years. However, the impact that electronic cigarettes have on the ocular surface is not well known. Therefore, the aim of this review is to explore the current literature on the acute and chronic sequelae of electronic cigarettes on the ocular surface. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was undertaken by keyword searching on the Embase, Medline, and Web of Science databases. Articles identified through the search underwent title/abstract screening, full-text screening, and data extraction. Results: A total of 18 studies were included in this review. Non-intended ocular surface exposures and intended exposures on the ocular surface were found to be associated with the use of electronic cigarettes. Conclusions: The impact of vaping on the ocular surface is not benign. There are significant risks that vaping can pose to the ocular surface. Hence, it is necessary to develop appropriate risk communication tools given the increasing popularity of this activity. Additionally, future long-term studies are needed to better understand the long-term impacts of vaping on the ocular surface given the lack of current data.
Subject
vaping; ocular surface; electronic cigarette; cornea; eye
Genre
Article
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2024-06-07
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
CC BY 4.0
DOI
10.14288/1.0443924
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/88450
Affiliation
Medicine, Faculty of; Medicine, Department of; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Department of
Citation
Journal of Clinical Medicine 13 (9): 2619 (2024)
Publisher DOI
10.3390/jcm13092619
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty; Researcher
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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