Breathing and Sight: Unraveling the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Normal Tension Glaucoma

 Breathing and Sight: Unravelling the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Normal Tension Glaucoma

Your HKOA members are invited to join the upcoming CE seminar organized by HKSPO.

 

Title: Breathing and Sight: Unraveling the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Normal Tension Glaucoma

 

 

Date: 27 Nov 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm (CPD)

Modality: Zoom Webinar

CPD point: 1.5 CPD (full attendance* + ≥70% correct in MCQ)

CPD code: SPO2501 (Core)

Speaker: Dr Christine Wu (Ophthalmologist) & Dr Lam Ho Ching (Otorhinolaryngologist)

Language: Cantonese (PowerPoint presentation in English)

 

Registration fee: 

Waived for HKSPO members;

$200 for HKAPPO/HKAOK/HKOA/SO;

$400 for others

 

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bk9NSP61SOaqYNdM4QYWXg

Remarks: The above CE will be recorded and shared with registrants later. 

Abstract

 Emerging evidence highlights a compelling association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG), two conditions traditionally managed in distinct medical specialities.

This interdisciplinary seminar, co-delivered by Dr Wu (Ophthalmologist) and Dr Lam (Otorhinolaryngologist), aims to unravel the complex interplay between nocturnal breathing disturbances and optic nerve health. The mechanisms will be reviewed by which intermittent hypoxia, vascular dysregulation, and oxidative stress in OSA may contribute to glaucomatous optic neuropathy, even in the absence of elevated intraocular pressure. The seminar will also explore current screening strategies, collaborative management approaches, and the potential impact of OSA treatment on glaucoma progression. By fostering this interdisciplinary dialogue, the seminar seeks to enhance early detection, optimize patient outcomes, and encourage integrated care pathways for individuals at risk.