Symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 2% of women and 4% of men, but the prevalence of asymptomatic OSA is significantly higher. Several ophthalmic conditions are associated with OSA, including floppy eyelid syndrome, glaucoma, nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, papilledema, keratoconus, and central serous chorioretinopathy. The purpose of this review is to provide primary care physicians with a general knowledge of the signs, symptoms, and management of the ophthalmic diseases associated with OSA.
In cases of HOF, appropriate and accurate testing is essential, as this condition can mimic several other neoplasms, all of which require specialized treatment strategies. If cosmesis is unacceptable to the patient or the lesion impedes normal ocular function, a subconjunctival excision of the excess fat may be performed with little concern of recurrence. This article discusses a case of HOF, with an explanation of testing and treatment options.
Prostaglandin-associated periorbitopathy and the resulting cosmetic effects noticed visually by patients are well documented. Our case represents a new audible sign and symptom that may be found with prostaglandin-associated periorbitopathy but has not to our knowledge been reported in the literature.
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