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Primary open angle glaucoma and snoring: prevalence of OSAS
E Blumen Ohana1, M B Blumen, E Bluwol
1Centre du Glaucome, CHNO des Quinze-Vingts, 28, rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France.
European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases
|November 26, 2010
Summary
Snoring patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) have a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Screening for OSAS in POAG patients who snore is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sleep Medicine
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is often associated with snoring.
- Previous research suggests a correlation between primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and OSAS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of OSAS in patients diagnosed with POAG who also snore.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 31 patients with POAG and snoring.
- Simplified polysomnography was conducted for all participants.
- Ophthalmologic examinations were performed to exclude secondary glaucoma and evaluate glaucomatous neuropathy.
Main Results:
- Nearly half (49%) of the studied patients were diagnosed with OSAS.
- No specific ophthalmologic characteristics were uniquely associated with glaucoma in the study group.
Conclusions:
- The high prevalence of OSAS in POAG patients with snoring warrants further investigation.
- Clinicians should inquire about snoring in POAG patients and consider sleep studies for OSAS screening.
- Patients presenting with snoring should be evaluated for POAG, and if diagnosed, undergo sleep monitoring for OSAS.
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