The more smoking the more cataract: A study on smoking, snus use and cataract in a Swedish population
Smoking is associated with a higher prevalence of cataracts, and a higher incidence of cataract surgery, indicating a dose-response relationship. However, there was no firm association between snus use and cataract.
Authors
- Linus Schiöler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8395-9625)
- Kjell Torén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8509-7603)
- Moa Nordström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0561-1084)
- Madeleine Zetterberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8230-0741)
- Mathias Holm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9327-5139)
Institutions
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- Region Västra Götaland (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Ophthalmologica
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.16770
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Connexins and lens biology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.34
Funders
- Stiftelsen Kronprinsessan Margaretas Arbetsnämnd för Synskadade
- Konung Gustaf V:s och Drottning Victorias Frimurarestiftelse
- De Blindas Vänner