Jan 11th 2022
Posted by Accuspire
Sleep Apnoea And Its Association With Eyes
Sleep apnoea is also called as obstructive sleep apnoea which includes gasping, irritability, concentration problems, morning headaches, loud snoring etc. this is a very common condition and affects 1 in 5 men and 1 in 10 women. However it is also associated with several eye conditions and it is important to recognise the conditions and detect it early as possible. Comprehensive eye examination can diagnose eye conditions. It is also important to tell the ophthalmologist if you have the above described conditions. People who are obese and people belonging to African-American descent are susceptible to this condition.
When we are sleeping, our tongue muscles, soft palate and other airways must remain active. But in this condition, the muscles get relaxed and breathing causes the muscles to narrow down because of the suction action. In turn, there is a drop in oxygen reaching the lungs. This causes various negative effects on our body and serious conditions like high blood pressure, dementia, diabetes and heart attack.
Keratoconus is a progressive disease. This condition causes the cornea to bulge into a cone like appearance and researches have revealed that people suffering from this condition also have higher chance to suffer from sleep apnoea. Glaucoma on the other hand also has some connection with sleep apnoea, according to some studies. Central serous retinopathy is a condition seen in steroid users. This condition disrupts the vision by accumulating fluid under the eyes. It is also responsible for stimulating stress hormones and can also inhibit sleep apnoea.
Floppy eyelid syndrome is a condition in which the eyes open and fold back while sleeping. The eyes can also rub against bed sheets and pillows. There is also a connection of this condition with sleep apnoea. Retinal vein occlusion and papilloderma is also said to have a connection with sleep apnoea.
To manage this condition, one can lose excessive weight, reduce alcohol consumption and give up smoking. There are also dental plates which is designed specifically to ease this condition by providing proper airflow.
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