Living with Glaucoma-sleep apnea syndrome
A rare condition in which glaucoma and sleep apnea occur together; reported in one family.
Understanding Glaucoma-sleep apnea syndrome
Sleep apnea means pauses in breathing during sleep. It has been described in five members of one family: a mother and four of her children.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Glaucoma
- Pauses in breathing during sleep (sleep apnea)
- Weak breathing (respiratory insufficiency)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include brain and nervous system specialists, eye disease specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Brain and nervous system specialists (neurologists); Eye disease specialists (ophthalmologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Project Sleep
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in genes cause this condition. GARD does not name the gene or describe how it is inherited.
Also known as: glaucoma and sleep apnea
Patient organizations
- Project SleepGlaucoma-sleep apnea syndrome · United States
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