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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Ocular Surface Disease

    Background:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Dry Eye Disease (DED) are increasingly recognized as interrelated conditions.
    • Intermittent hypoxia and oxidative stress in OSA disrupt tear film stability, leading to DED.
    • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, while standard for OSA, can have detrimental effects on DED.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the multifactorial etiology of OSA-related DED.
    • To highlight the roles of inflammation, lipid metabolism dysfunction, and mechanical stress.
    • To emphasize the need for interdisciplinary management of OSA patients with ocular surface disorders.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review focusing on the relationship between OSA and DED.
    • Analysis of the impact of OSA pathophysiology on ocular surface health.
    • Examination of CPAP therapy's effects on DED.

    Main Results:

    • OSA-induced inflammation, hypoxia, and oxidative stress contribute to both aqueous-deficient and evaporative DED.
    • CPAP therapy may exacerbate DED through airflow leakage or retrograde air movement.
    • Mechanical factors like sleeping position and eye rubbing worsen meibomian gland dysfunction in OSA patients.

    Conclusions:

    • OSA-related DED has a multifactorial etiology involving systemic/ocular inflammation, lipid dysfunction, and mechanical stress.
    • Interdisciplinary management combining sleep medicine and ophthalmology is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
    • Future research should focus on targeted therapies and improved CPAP designs to mitigate OSA-induced ocular complications.