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Re: Sleep apnea and glaucoma


Posted by Don Bradley (seattle) on August 26, 2000 at 15:38:01:

In Reply to: Sleep apnea and glaucoma posted by Pattycake324 on August 26, 2000 at 10:01:49:

Seems reasonable. Prolonged and repeated diminished oxygen levels would tend to cause damage to the tissues most sensitive to it.
Also, anyone on cpap knows that many users complain of a constant breeze drying the eyes.

I thought glaucoma tests are free and quick at any optometrist?

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