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Abstract #27651 Published in IGR 12-4
Primary open angle glaucoma and snoring: Prevalence of OSAS
Blumen Ohana E; Blumen MB; Bluwol E; Derri M; Chabolle F; Nordmann JPEuropean Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases 2010; 127: 159-164
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) may be suspected at interview, notably in case of snoring. Various studies suggested a link between primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and OSAS. The present study sought to determine OSAS prevalence in POAG associated with snoring. Material and methods: Thirty-one snoring glaucomatous patients prospectively underwent simplified polysomnography. Ophthalmologic examination ruled out secondary glaucoma and assessed the glaucomatous neuropathy. Results: 49% of the patients included were diagnosed with OSAS. Ophthalmologically, glaucoma showed no specific characteristics. Conclusion: Given the high-prevalence of OSAS in patients with POAG, presence of snoring should be explored at interview. Conversely, patients who snore should be asked whether they have POAG, and if so, should undergo all-night sleep recording to explore for OSAS. (copyright) 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS.
M. B. Blumen. Centre du Glaucome, CHNO des Quinze-Vingts, 28, rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France. blumen@cmvs.fr
Classification:
9.4.15 Glaucoma in relation to systemic disease (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
