Thickness alterations of retinal nerve fiber layer in children with sleep-disordered breathing due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy

摘要: Abstract Objective This study is designed to assess whether hypoxia which caused by apnea and hypopnea episodes, has an effect on retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness, using optical coherence tomography (OCT) in pediatric patients with Adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH). Methods Fifty-seven children patient AHT, 31 healthy non-AHT (between 6 12 ages) were enrolled this study. Obstructive symptoms of the ATH assessed OSA-18 survey. The divided into 2 groups as mild (>60 80) OSAS patients, according survey total scores. RNFL four quadrants (superior, nasal, inferior temporal) patient's both eyes, was measured tomography. parameters control compared. Correlation between OSA scores thickness examined. Results A positive correlation found ages RNLF all subjects ( r  = +0.107, p  > 0.05). No statistically significant alteration Conclusion Age range (6–12) our considers that possible time not long enough affect thickness. Remembering risk optic injury development (in a term), tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy operations shouldn’t be delayed.