The emergence of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, and vapes mark a significant shift in how people consume nicotine. Initially marketed as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products, vaping devices have quickly gained popularity, particularly among teens and young adults.
The allure of different flavors, sleek designs, and a perceived safer product has fueled the exponential growth of the vaping industry, transforming it into a multi-billion-dollar market with an estimated 85 million people worldwide using e-cigarettes and vapes on a regular basis.
However, as we learn more about vaping, a number of serious health risks are beginning to surface. As you might expect, much of this attention has focused on the adverse effects of vaping on respiratory and cardiovascular health. However, like smoking, vaping contributes to significant negative health effects on more than just the heart and lungs.
One of these lesser-known dangers posed by vaping is the negative impact it has on eye health and vision.
