2 Macular Degeneration is a serious disease that can lead to blindness if not treated properly. Please agree to continue care with both a qualified eye doctor and qualified alternative medicine practitioner. This will afford you the best chance of preserving and improving your vision.
There, a sleep specialist can help you decide on your need for further evaluation. Such an evaluation often involves overnight monitoring of your breathing and other body functions during sleep. Home sleep testing may also be an option.Tests to detect sleep apnea may include: 1  Nocturnal polysomnography. 2  During this test, you're hooked up to equipment that monitors your heart, lung and brain activity, breathing patterns, arm and leg movements, and blood oxygen levels while you sleep.uch an evaluation often involves overnight monitoring of your breathing and other body functions during sleep. Home sleep testing may also be an option. Tests to detect sleep apnea may include: 1  Nocturnal polysomnography.
CPAP is the most common treatment for sleep apnea. A CPAP machine uses mild air pressure to keep your airway open while you sleep. If your doctor thinks that you have sleep apnea, he or she may schedule a split-night sleep study. During the first half of the night, your sleep will be checked without a CPAP machine.