Evaluation Of Ocular Surface Parameters In Electronic Cigarette Smokers
Published 2025 - 43rd Congress of the ESCRS
Reference: PO971 | Type: Poster | DOI: 10.82333/gq82-q687
Authors: Ömer Özer* 1
1Ophthalmology,Nigde Omer Halisdemir University,Nigde,Türkiye
Purpose
The aim of this study was to compare the mean change in ocular surface parameters between electronic cigarette smokers and non-smokers.
Setting
Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University, Department of Ophthalmology, Niğde, Turkey
Methods
This cross-sectional study included 50 eyes of 25 smokers and 40 eyes of 20 non-smokers. The severity of ocular surface disease symptoms was assessed with the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire. Ocular surface staining score (Oxford), Schirmer's II test and non-invasive tear breakup time (NI-TBUT) were measured in all participants.
Results
The mean value of all dry eye parameters were statistically different between smokers and non-smokers. The mean OSDI questionnaire score was significantly higher (p<0.001), Schirmer test score (p=0.024) and NI-TBUT (p<0.001) values were significantly lower in smokers compared to non-smokers. In addition, the ocular surface staining score was higher in smokers compared to non-smokers (p=0.006).
Conclusions
Ocular surface abnormality was detected in electronic cigarette smokers. Future molecular studies are needed.