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Association of sleep behaviour and pattern with the risk of glaucoma: a prospective cohort study in the UK Biobank.

Cun SunHuazhen YangYihan HuYuanyuan QuYao HuYajing SunZhiye YingHuan Song
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
Snoring, daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and short/long duration, individually or jointly, were all associated with the risk of glaucoma. These findings underscore the need for sleep intervention for individuals at high risk of glaucoma as well as potential ophthalmologic screening among individuals with chronic sleep problems for glaucoma prevention.
Keyphrases
  • sleep quality
  • optic nerve
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • randomized controlled trial
  • cataract surgery
  • mental health
  • optical coherence tomography
  • positive airway pressure