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Glaucoma-sleep apnea syndrome is characterized by sleep apnoea associated with glaucoma. It has been described in five members of a family (the mother and four of her children).
Features include: Sleep apnea.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Lungs and breathing | 1 | Sleep apnea |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for glaucoma-sleep apnea syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for glaucoma-sleep apnea syndrome.
291 publications have been identified in PubMed for glaucoma-sleep apnea syndrome. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (36%), Epidemiology / Natural History (22%), and Clinical Trial Publication (13%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 105 | 36% |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Disease patterns and progression
63 |
22% |
Clinical study results | 38 | 13% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 29 | 10% |
Laboratory research | 27 | 9% |
Other research | 12 | 4% |
Patient case studies | 12 | 4% |
New treatment approaches | 5 | 2% |
Dhandayuthapani R (2026). [PMID: 40320341](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40320341/). *Paediatr Respir Rev*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Oboleviciene G (2026). [PMID: 42075578](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42075578/). *Medicina (Kaunas)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Voulgaris A (2026). [PMID: 41504509](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41504509/). *COPD*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Okorie CUA (2026). [PMID: 41720543](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41720543/). *Sleep medicine clinics*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Weihs A (2026). [PMID: 41518222](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41518222/). *Sleep*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Kadian K (2026). [PMID: 41436192](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41436192/). *Endocr Res*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Vlami K (2026). [PMID: 41751879](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41751879/). *International journal of molecular sciences*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Tated RPC (2026). [PMID: 41504280](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41504280/). *Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Trotta L (2026). [PMID: 42030838](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42030838/). *Sleep Med*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
You S (2026). [PMID: 41852085](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41852085/). *J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
AI-curated news mentioning glaucoma-sleep apnea syndrome
Updated Aug 31, 2026
A case report details the failure of a novel dual-device strategy involving the PRESERFLO MicroShunt connected to an Ahmed ClearPath. This study contributes to the understanding of device interactions in glaucoma treatment.
A case study highlights delayed-onset giant bleb formation and persistent intraocular pressure elevation in a patient with COVID-19 who had a long-term Ahmed glaucoma valve. This finding may have implications for managing glaucoma in patients with COVID-19.
Research demonstrates that 4-phenylbutyric acid-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles can alleviate endoplasmic reticulum stress and reduce intraocular pressure in a glaucoma model. This study highlights a potential therapeutic approach for managing glaucoma-related complications.
Eli Lilly showcased its advancements in the metabolic space at the American Diabetes Association meeting, highlighting the new pill Foundayo and the next-generation asset retatrutide for indications including menopause and sleep apnea. This reinforces Lilly's strong position in the weight loss market.
Oculis SA and European Biotech Acquisition Corp. have announced a business combination to advance product candidates targeting significant medical needs in ophthalmology, including diabetic macular edema and dry eye disease. Notably, OCS-05, a potential treatment for acute optic neuritis, is in development to address this rare disease with no current approved therapies.