Woman loses sight in one eye after vaping the night before: Doc explains
A healthy 40-year-old woman experienced sudden vision loss in one eye linked to heavy vaping, highlighting potential risks to eye health.Summary
A 40-year-old woman experienced sudden, painless vision loss in one eye after a night of heavy vaping. Doctors, including ophthalmologist Dr. Megha Karnawat, linked the incident to her four-year vaping habit. The case report from 2022 revealed potential issues such as retinal artery spasm and reduced blood flow to the optic nerve. Vaping, which involves inhaling aerosol from e-cigarettes containing nicotine and other chemicals, can create toxic ketene gas that irritates the eyes and lungs. Dr. Karnawat emphasizes that vaping can lead to sudden vision loss even in young, healthy individuals, and any sudden vision changes should be treated as an emergency. While often perceived as a safer alternative to smoking, vaping is not without risks, and no tobacco product is truly safe.
(Source：The Times Of India)
