Publications

Authors:

Zaffanello, Marco; Bonacci, Erika; Piacentini, Giorgio; Nosetti, Luana; Pedrotti, Emilio

Title:

Pediatric Ocular Health and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Review

Year:

2023

Type of item:

Articolo in Rivista

Tipologia ANVUR:

Articolo su rivista

Language:

Inglese

Format:

Elettronico

Referee:

Sì

Name of journal:

PEDIATRIC REPORTS

ISSN of journal:

2036-7503

N° Volume:

15

Number or Folder:

4

Page numbers:

741-749

Keyword:

children; choroid; cornea; obstructive sleep apnea; ocular health; ophthalmology; retina; sleep-disordered breathing

Short description of contents:

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects neurobehavioral, cognitive, and cardiovascular aspects, particularly in children, by obstructing the upper airways during sleep. While its impact in adult ocular health is recognized, there is ongoing debate about OSA's relevance in pediatrics. This review explores the relationship between OSA and ocular health in children, focusing on the effects and potential improvements through treatment. A systematic search found 287 articles through PubMeD/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect; 94.4% were excluded. After careful selection, six English articles were included, addressing the effects of OSA on children's eyes. Three studies examined choroidal alterations, three explored retinal and optic nerve changes, and two analyzed ocular changes following otorhinolaryngological intervention. The immediate correlation in children is inconclusive, but age may be a contributing factor. Pediatric OSA patients exhibit corneal anomalies and increased optic nerve thickness, possibly due to intermittent hypoxia. OSA influences retinal vascular density in children, with increased density after treatment and reduced choroidal thickness in cases of adenotonsillar hypertrophy. This review emphasized OSA's significant impact on children's ocular health, revealing alterations in the optic nerve, choroid, retina, and cornea. While the direct correlation with the optic nerve is not always evident, OSA raises intraocular pressure and induces structural changes. Treatment holds promise, highlighting the need for regular monitoring to promptly address childhood OSA.

Product ID:

137698

Handle IRIS:

11562/1119208

Last Modified:

June 5, 2024

Bibliographic citation:

Zaffanello, Marco; Bonacci, Erika; Piacentini, Giorgio; Nosetti, Luana; Pedrotti, Emilio, Pediatric Ocular Health and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Review «PEDIATRIC REPORTS» , vol. 15 , n. 4 , 2023 , pp. 741-749

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