ter0624

Thanks for the thoughtful and informative response. I'm going to continue to use my APAP machine because I think the benefits far outweigh the risks. I have no issues using it and wake up fine in the morning. As my eye pressure is controlled by drops, which I take without fail each night before sleeping, I think the machine wouldn't add to much to it. Especially as I'm using APAP and the pressure is practically nothing when I fall asleep and wake up. So it isn't continuous but apparently only kicks in during apnea events. I'm tired of being tired in the day, and this machine works!

Oh... also my machine gives me statistics each night on how many events I've had etc. It is scary to think how long I've been living with that. My wife would tell me I'd choke in my sleep sometimes, actual choking for air. A slight increase in IOP is one thing, but oxygen deprivation is far worse!

Thanks. I have been doing IOP screening every three months. It's been stable for some time, but I just began using the machine. I'll check with the opthamologist and see what he says.

Several years ago I was diagnosed with OSA. I received a CPAP machine and did not take to it well. My apnea seemed to get better on its own after some time (lost weight) and I stopped using it. I know, bad idea. Fast forward to this year and I took a home sleep study and found that I still do have OSA and should use a CPAP machine.

So, I was fitted with an APAP machine and nasal pillow mask (ResMed). I've had no problems at all adjusting. The mask is comfortable and doesn't get in the way, the APAP pressure is like nothing; only raises I guess when I'm sleeping. Rarely goes past 10. So all is well. However, it appears that I have high eye pressure and glaucoma. It's a bit unusual, likely caused by drusen on my optic nerve (congenital, somewhat benign condition) so my eye pressure isn't bad... right now 13/13 taking drops each night.

However, now I've read that CPAP machines are bad for people with high eye pressure. Ironically, I've also read that OSA can cause glaucoma. So, it's like which poison will hurt me less :-(. One thing I was wondering... is there any recent advice on this and also, if I'm using an APAP machine instead of CPAP am I fine? Kind of scared to use it right now.

All in all I'm about to go on a huge weight loss kick either way.

Thanks.