Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment May Improve Optic Nerve Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Electrophysiological Study

Conclusions:This study documented that CPAP therapy significantly improves VEP in patients with OSA who are adherent to the treatment. We hypothesize that CPAP treatment, minimizing the metabolic, inflammatory and ischemic consequences of OSA, may normalize the altered VEP responses in patients with OSA by restoring and preserving optic nerve function.Citation:Liguori C, Placidi F, Palmieri MG, Izzi F, Ludovisi R, Mercuri NB, Pierantozzi M. Continuous positive airway pressure treatment may improve optic nerve function in obstructive sleep apnea: an electrophysiological study.J Clin Sleep Med. 2018;14(6):953–958.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research