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Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy DISE with Target Controlled Infusion TCI and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Published on: December 6, 2016
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[Prevalence of glaucoma in obstructive sleep apnea]
1Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland, nikolai.gross@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Summary
This study found a 2% glaucoma prevalence in obstructive sleep apnea patients, similar to the general population. These findings question a direct causal link between obstructive sleep apnea and glaucoma.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- A potential causal link between glaucoma and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is debated.
- Previous studies have yielded conflicting results regarding this association.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of glaucoma in patients with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.
- To compare this prevalence with existing data on glaucoma in the general population.
Main Methods:
- Ophthalmological examinations were performed on 100 patients with confirmed obstructive sleep apnea.
- Examinations included tonometry, static perimetry, and fundus photography.
- Glaucomatous changes were assessed by two independent examiners.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of glaucoma in the study cohort was 2%.
- This prevalence is comparable to that reported in the general population.
- Intraocular pressure showed no correlation with respiratory index, BMI, or sex.
Conclusions:
- The study's findings suggest that obstructive sleep apnea may not have a direct causal relationship with glaucoma.
- The observed glaucoma prevalence in OSA patients does not exceed general population rates.
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