Ocular Health in Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Overview

Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by complete or partial obstruction of the airway during sleep resulting in pauses in breathing (apneas) along with loud snoring, and frequent arousals from sleep. In addition to suffering from fragmented slee...

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Published in:Neuro-ophthalmology (Amsterdam : Aeolus Press. 1980) 2008-01, Vol.32 (3), p.127-136
Main Authors: Hazin, Ribhi, Abuzetun, Jamil Y., Khan, Faisal, Bhatti, M. Tariq
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
floppy eyelid syndrome
idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION)
Obstructive sleep apnea
obstructive sleep hypopnea (OSAHS)
primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)
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Summary:Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by complete or partial obstruction of the airway during sleep resulting in pauses in breathing (apneas) along with loud snoring, and frequent arousals from sleep. In addition to suffering from fragmented sleep and excessive daytime drowsiness, patients with OSAHS are at risk of serious ophthalmic complications including primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION), idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), and floppy eyelid syndrome. Effectively treating OSAHS can minimize long-term ocular complications. The authors review the common ocular complications associated with OSAHS and emphasize the need for early screening.
ISSN:0165-8107
1744-506X
DOI:10.1080/01658100802114786