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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) prevalence is rising globally, largely due to increasing obesity rates.
  • While primarily an upper airway disorder, OSA's systemic physiological impacts are increasingly recognized.
  • Growing public awareness and scientific interest highlight the association between OSA and various ocular disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent publications on the association between obstructive sleep apnoea and eye disorders.
  • To explore the potential impact of OSA therapies on ocular conditions.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and recommend future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of publications from the past year.
  • Focus on studies investigating the link between OSA and specific eye diseases.
  • Analysis of research examining the effects of OSA treatments on ocular health.

Main Results:

  • Significant associations were found between OSA and several key ocular disorders, including glaucoma, floppy eyelid syndrome, nonarteritic ischaemic optic neuropathy, keratoconus, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
  • Despite identified associations, current studies present limitations, leaving gaps in understanding the precise nature of these relationships.
  • Research has begun to explore the efficacy of OSA therapies, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), upper airway surgery, and bariatric surgery, on associated eye conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Ophthalmologists should consider screening for OSA in patients presenting with relevant ocular conditions.
  • Further research is crucial to elucidate the causal mechanisms linking OSA and eye diseases.
  • Investigating the therapeutic potential of OSA treatments for improving ocular health outcomes is a key area for future study.