Smoking's immediate impact on eye blood vessels revealed

NCT ID NCT07261176

First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at how smoking changes the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Forty healthy adults took part: 20 who smoked regularly and 20 who did not. Researchers used special eye scans to measure blood vessel size and function before and after smoking. The goal was to understand the short-term effects of smoking on eye health.

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Locations

  • Università Vita Salute San Raffaele

    Milan, Italy

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