Can Sleep Apnea Affect Your Eyes?

Did you know over 18 million Americans have sleep apnea? Although it’s one of the most common sleep disorders, it’s estimated that 80% of cases aren’t diagnosed. You might believe that snoring is the only complication of the disorder, but sleep apnea can seriously affect your health. Not only can you develop life-threatening health issues, like heart disease, but it can also cost you your eyesight. New research has found a connection between sleep apnea and blindness.

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