The relationship between serum trace element changes and visual function in heavy smokers

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Uz E., Sahin S., Hepsen I., Var A., Sogut S., Akyol O.

ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, vol.81, no.2, pp.161-164, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 81 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2003
• Doi Number: 10.1034/j.1600-0420.2003.00032.x
• Journal Name: ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.161-164
• Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate serum manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) levels and visual functions including visual acuity, colour vision, pattern visual evoked potentials (PVEPs), and contrast sensitivity in heavy smokers and to compare these with the equivalent levels and functions in non-smokers.