Warning over affects of electronic cigarettes ahead of No Smoking Day

Users of electronic-cigarettes are being warned about how the smoke could affect their eyes.

Traditional tobacco smokers remain most at risk, with double the chances of developing an eye condition known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) whilst research indicates that smoke from e-cigarettes can cause eye irritation such as dry eye.

Specsavers are supporting No Smoking Day this week, which is recognised across the UK tomorrow.

Their clinical spokesperson, Dr Nigel Best says: “AMD affects around 600,000 people in the UK alone and smokers are more likely to suffer from this eye condition than non-smokers.

"The condition is most common in people over the age of 50 but smoking increases the risk of contracting it earlier."

Dr Best added: "Although e-cigarette research is still in early stages, and the long term effects are yet to be established, there are early indications that some types can cause irritation to the eyes."