Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma: A Hidden Connection

Do you snore or do you know someone from your family who does? Do you know that snoring may be associated with diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases and also a risk factor for glaucoma? Let us know how snoring may affect your ocular health.

Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common yet serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts due to throat muscles intermittently relaxing and blocking the airway.

This interruption in breathing can last for several seconds and can occur numerous times throughout the night, leading to disrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels in the blood.

People with OSA often snore loudly and experience excessive daytime sleepiness, restless sleep, morning headaches, and difficulty concentrating. Risk factors include obesity, age, family history, smoking, and nasal congestion. Untreated OSA can lead to severe health issues such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.