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Antunes DE, Goulart IMB, Goulart LR

A December 2018 advisory from the Surgeon General lists the dangers: In addition to nicotine, the aerosol that users inhale and exhale from e-cigarettes can potentially expose both themselves and bystanders to other harmful substances, including heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deeply into the lungs. Moreover, adolescents who vape are more likely to smoke combustible cigarettes subsequently, as compared with peers who have never used e-cigarettes, according to a review and meta-analysis of studies that assessed the link between vaping and subsequent cigarette smoking

Healthcare providers should educate patients about the risks and encourage smoking cessation as a critical step in preserving vision