Role of sleep-disordered breathing in age-related macular degeneration.

Wendy Ying Fang Palaniraj R RajZhichao WuCarla AbbottChi D LuuMatthew NaughtonRobyn H Guymer

Published in: BMJ open ophthalmology (2023)

Formally diagnosed OSA undergoing treatment, increased the likelihood of having AMD with RPD, but not overall AMD compared with those who were not undergoing treatment. Risk-based OSA questionnaires showed no difference in risk for all AMD or AMD with RPD. Future research, using formal sleep studies could further explore the potential role of nocturnal hypoxia in AMD.

Keyphrases

age related macular degeneration
obstructive sleep apnea
blood pressure
sleep quality
physical activity
positive airway pressure
sleep apnea
depressive symptoms
climate change