NASA investigates vision disorder affecting 70% of astronauts
NASA investigates vision disorder affecting 70% of astronauts
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Vision Changes on Space Station - NASA
When astronauts began spending six months and more aboard the International Space Station, they started to notice changes in their vision. For example, many
NASA scientists are intensifying their investigation into a vision disorder that affects 70% of astronauts on long-duration space missions, as new research reveals the condition poses mounting risks for future Mars exploration 1 2. Space- Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) causes crew members to experience blurred reading vision, swollen optic discs, and flattened eyeballs that can persist for years after returning to Earth