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Scientists now think that some forms of glaucoma may result from not having enough oxygen in the blood a result of not breathing normally with sleep apnea. Although there is a clear link between sleep apnea and glaucoma the amount of risk is not quite clear nor is the particular reason for it. Pin On Sleep Apnea As the studies reveal more information about the eye during sleep ophthalmologists are hopeful that we will see new treatments for glaucoma and other osa related eye disease. Sleep apnea glaucoma risk . New research from taipei medical university shows that sleep apnea itself is an independent risk factor for open angle glaucoma. People with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome osas a disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of paused and shallow breathing during sleep are approximately ten times more likely to develop glaucoma. What is clear however is that there is a link. Sleep apnea can cause daytime sleepiness and put you at risk for a host of other issues bu...