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SUBMITTER: Munsamy A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7040307 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Munsamy Alvin A Bhanprakash Bhavna B Sirkhot Amina A Mlambo Lufun L Dlamuka Samukelisiwe S Mhlongo Ndumiso N Naidoo Ronelle R
African health sciences 20191201 4
<h4>Background</h4>The effects of electronic cigarettes on the ocular surface has yet to be shown. The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of e-cigarette use on the anterior corneal surface integrity.<h4>Methods</h4>Forty three males and 21 females with an average of 21years were required to vape 0.05ml of e-liquid of 8mg nicotine concentration. Corneal epithelial thickness (CET) and Non Invasive Keratograph Tear Break up Time (NIKBUT) measurements were obtained prior to and post vapin ...[more]