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A pre-test post-test assessment of non-invasive keratograph break up time and corneal epithelial thickness after vaping

BACKGROUND: 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. METHODS: Forty three males and 21 females with an average of 21years were required to vape 0.05m...

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Autores principales: Munsamy, Alvin, Bhanprakash, Bhavna, Sirkhot, Amina, Mlambo, Lufun, Dlamuka, Samukelisiwe, Mhlongo, Ndumiso, Naidoo, Ronelle
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Makerere Medical School 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7040307/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32127867
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v19i4.13