Effects of Hypoxia on the Eye in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Objective: Hypoxia, perfusion pressure changes, systemic hypertension, vasospasm, increase in blood viscosity and small vessels’ resistance may cause ischemia in Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). The aim of this study is to assess the effect of hypoxia on the eye (choroidal and corneal thick...

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Main Authors: Özge Oral Tapan, Utku Tapan, Ünzile Seval Kılıç
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2016-06-01
Series:Türk Uyku Tıbbı Dergisi
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Online Access:http://jtsm.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/effects-of-hypoxia-on-the-eye-in-patients-with-obs/13529