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Cornea ; 35(7): 1015-8, 2016 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27191672

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To report cases of acute globe rupture and bilateral corneal burns from electronic cigarette (EC) explosions. METHODS: Case series. RESULTS: We describe a series of patients with corneal injury caused by EC explosions. Both patients suffered bilateral corneal burns and decreased visual acuity, and one patient sustained a unilateral corneoscleral laceration with prolapsed iris tissue and hyphema. A review of the scientific literature revealed no prior reported cases of ocular injury secondary to EC explosions; however, multiple media and government agency articles describe fires and explosions involving ECs, including at least 4 with ocular injuries. CONCLUSIONS: Given these cases and the number of recent media reports, ECs pose a significant public health risk. Users should be warned regarding the possibility of severe injury, including sight-threatening ocular injuries ranging from corneal burns to full-thickness corneoscleral laceration.


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Blast Injuries/etiology , Corneal Injuries/etiology , Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems/adverse effects , Explosions , Eye Burns/etiology , Lacerations/etiology , Sclera/injuries , Adolescent , Blast Injuries/diagnosis , Corneal Injuries/diagnosis , Eye Burns/diagnosis , Facial Injuries/etiology , Humans , Lacerations/diagnosis , Male , Middle Aged , Visual Acuity
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