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Cigarette smoke causes more oxidative stress and tissue damage to the human cornea than heated tobacco products (HTPs).
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Exposure to cigarette smoke severely compromised corneal epithelial integrity and impaired wound healing capacity.
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Traditional cigarette smoke had a more detrimental impact on protein networks and cellular function compared to HTPs.
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Ocular surface is uniquely sensitive to environmental toxins.
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Smoking is a modifiable risk factor for corneal diseases.
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Heated tobacco products may pose a lower risk of ocular damage compared to traditional cigarettes.
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Quitting smoking remains the most reliable strategy to avoid smoke-related complications.
