Continuous Intraocular Pressure Monitoring During Nocturnal Sleep in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Yasuhiro Shinmei, Takuya Nitta, Hiroshi Saito, Takeshi Ohguchi, Riki Kijima, Shinki Chin, Susumu Ishida

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2016 · 39 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

Obstructive apnea led to an immediate IOP decline during nocturnal sleep in patients with OSAS. Attention should be paid to IOP-independent etiology, such as episodic hypoxia, potentially linking OSAS and glaucoma.

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