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Is it possible for papilledema be caused by sleep apnea?
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Papilledema: Not likely unless respiratory failure or increase intra-cranial pressure, both uncommon in sleep apnea.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Sleep Apnea: Untreated sleep apnea causes negative intrathoracic and naso and oro pharyngeal pressure, these latter structures being close to the eye and if you have a eye condition could possibly contribute but no studies or data on this yet.
Answered 8/16/2013
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