Obsructive sleep apnea syndrome: is it a risk factor for ocular surface disease and ocular comorbidities?

Ezgi Mavigok Altan Atakana Ozcan Burak Ulas

Published in: International ophthalmology (2022)

In this study, we found significant changes in ocular surface parameters, eyelid laxity, choroidal thickness, and visual field indices in OSAS patients. Dry eye syndrome might be related eyelid laxity and inflammation in OSAS patients. Early diagnosis and follow-up of ocular diseases in OSAS, which affect the quality of life and visual prognosis in advanced ages, are important.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
sleep apnea
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
obstructive sleep apnea
patient reported
positive airway pressure