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Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma
Ege G Balbay1, Oner Balbay1, Ali N Annakkaya1
1Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Düzce University, 81620 Düzce, Turkey.
Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi
|June 11, 2014
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome affects one-third of primary open-angle glaucoma patients. This study highlights a significant link between these conditions, suggesting further research into their interaction.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
- Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent condition with significant health implications.
- The potential association between POAG and OSAS requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of OSAS in patients diagnosed with POAG.
- To identify clinical characteristics associated with OSAS in POAG patients.
- To explore potential relationships between POAG and OSAS.
Main Methods:
- A case series design was employed.
- Twenty-one consecutive POAG patients underwent polysomnographic examination.
- Data on age, neck circumference, triceps skinfold thickness, snoring, intra-ocular pressure, cup/disc ratio, visual acuity, and visual field defects were collected.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of OSAS among POAG patients was 33.3%.
- Patients with POAG and OSAS were older and had larger neck circumferences.
- Snoring was universal in POAG patients with OSAS, and these patients had significantly lower intra-ocular pressure.
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of OSAS was observed in POAG patients.
- The findings suggest a potential link between POAG and OSAS that warrants further study.
- Long-term studies are needed to understand the relationship and cross-interaction of these two common disorders.
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