The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and optic neuropathy

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a common respiratory disease.In recent years, a growing number of studies reported on the OSAHS associated with optic nerve disease, including primary open-angle glaucoma, non-arterial anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, papilledema, etc.This paper reviews the relationship between OSAHS and optic neuropathy and the pathogenesis, as well as the treatment.The purpose is to prompt OSAHS patients to pay more attention to eye symptoms, and to provide new ideas for respiratory and ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment. Key words: Sleep apnea, obstructive; Optic nerve diseases; Continuous positive airway pressure