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Ophthalmic and Neuro-Ophthalmic Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

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Pages 236-241 | Received 23 Aug 2011, Accepted 25 Aug 2011, Published online: 02 Dec 2011
 

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common disorder. Untreated OSA has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, sudden cardiac death, respiratory failure, cor pulmonale, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Less is discussed about the ocular complications of OSA. Ophthalmic complications of obstructive sleep apnoea can include floppy eyelid syndrome, glaucoma, central serous chorioretinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. Nonarteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy and idiopathic intracranial hypertension may be neuro-ophthalmic complications of OSA. Further research is required to evaluate whether treatment of OSA can improve or reverse these disorders.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflict of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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