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The Relationship and Frequency of Electronic Cigarette Consumption with Dry Eye Symptoms in Palestinian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • By

  • Zaid Sawaftah

  • Ahmad Sawafta

  • Ali Bani Odah

  • Marah Abu Zant

  • Hamza Abualhasan

  • May 27, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: The Relationship and Frequency of Electronic Cigarette Consumption with Dry Eye Symptoms in Palestinian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsTear film instability and ocular surface inflammation due to exposure to aerosolized particles and chemical constituents in e-cigarette vapor.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) was used to assess symptom severity.
  • High prevalence of e-cigarette use among university students in Palestine.
  • Limited evidence on the ocular health effects of e-cigarette use.
  • Study conducted across multiple universities in the West Bank.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize validated instruments such as the OSDI for assessing dry eye symptoms.

Management

  • Increase awareness of potential ocular risks associated with e-cigarette use.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor symptom severity in populations with high e-cigarette use.

Risks

  • Consider the potential for tear film instability and ocular surface inflammation in e-cigarette users.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Undergraduate students in Palestinian universities.

Participants excluded if they had diagnosed ocular diseases or used medications affecting ocular health.

Clinical Best Practices

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    The prevalence and association between electronic cigarette use and dry eye symptom severity among Palestinian university students: a cross-sectional study

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    • May 27, 2026

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