A British study finds that the condition known as floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) is strongly associated with obstructive sleep apnea
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floppy eyelid syndrome
Dec
6
2010
Sleep apnea linked to floppy eye syndrome
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Sep
3
2010
Sleep apnea linked to eye disorder
If you have or suspect you have sleep apnea, getting treated is vital for many reasons. A new reason is that in addition to causing sleepiness during the day, increase risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, and diabetes, an order affecting the eyes is now on the radar. A new study in [...]
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Nov
13
2008
Eye conditions linked to obstructive sleep apnea
If a good night’s sleep helps the brain and body perform better, it’s a good guess that sleep problems can cause more than just fatigue. Numerous studies have shown a connection between sleep disorders and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and metabolic disorders, including the risk of obesity and diabetes mellitus.
In the November issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers outline several interesting associations between sleep disorders and eye disease.
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