Relationship between Daytime Sleepiness and Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells in Glaucomatous Disease

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Gracitelli, Carolina P. B. ; Duque-Chica, Gloria Lilian ; de Araujo Moura, Ana Laura ; Roizenblatt, Marina ; Nagy, Balazs V. ; de Melo, Geraldine Ragot ; Borba, Paula Delegrego ; Teixeira, Sergio H. ; Tufik, Sergio ; Ventura, Dora Fix ; Paranhos, Augusto, Jr.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY; v. 2016, p. 9-pg., 2016-01-01.

Abstract

Patients with glaucoma showed to have higher daytime sleepiness measured by Epworth sleepiness scale. In addition, this symptom was associated with pupillary reflex and polysomnography parameters. These ipRGC functions might be impaired in patients with glaucoma, leading to worse quality of life. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 08/58731-2 - Vision as a sensitive indicator of conditions threatening retinal and central nervous system function
• Grantee: Dora Selma Fix Ventura
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/03553-0 - Study of the role of melanopsin through the pupillary light response in optic neuropathy and disturbed sleep
• Grantee: Gloria Liliana Duque Chica
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate