Visual improvement following continuous positive airway pressure therapy in diabetic subjects with clinically significant macular oedema and obstructive sleep apnoea: proof of principle study.

BACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema are more prevalent in patients with coexistent obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). OBJECTIVES: We assessed if treatment of OSA with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) might improve visual acuity (VA). METHODS: A total of 35 patients w...

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Autori principali: Mason, R, Kiire, C, Groves, D, Lipinski, H, Jaycock, A, Winter, B, Smith, L, Bolton, A, Rahman, N, Swaminathan, R, Chong, V, Stradling, JR
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2012