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Sleep disorders and the eye.

E Andrew Waller1, Rick E Bendel, Joseph Kaplan

  • 1Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. waller.ernest@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|November 8, 2008
PubMed
Summary
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Sleep disorders like sleep apnea are linked to various eye conditions, including glaucoma and vision loss. Recognizing these connections aids in early detection and patient management by physicians.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Growing recognition of links between sleep disorders and eye conditions.
  • Sleep disorders can significantly impact ocular health and patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on associations between sleep disorders and ophthalmologic disorders.
  • To discuss potential mechanisms and clinical implications of these connections.

Main Methods:

  • PubMed literature search using specific keywords related to sleep and eye disorders.
  • Inclusion of English-language articles involving human participants.

Main Results:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with glaucoma, ischemic optic neuropathy, floppy eyelid syndrome, and papilledema.
  • Nocturnal lagophthalmos involves incomplete eyelid closure during sleep.
  • Blindness increases the risk of circadian rhythm disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding these associations is crucial for primary care physicians, ophthalmologists, and sleep specialists.
  • Early detection of underlying sleep or eye disorders can improve patient outcomes.
  • Further research into pathophysiologic mechanisms is warranted.