Contribution of Spaceflight Environmental Factors to Vision RisksThe recognition of a risk of visual impairment and intracranial pressure increase as a result of spaceflight has directed our attention and research efforts to the eye. While the alterations observed in astronauts returning from long duration missions include reportable vision and neuroanatomical changes observed by non-invasive methods, other effects and subsequent tissue responses at the molecular and cellular level can only be studied by accessing the tissue itself. As a result of this need, several studies are currently taking place that use animal models for eye research within the HHC Element. The implementation of these studies represents a significant addition to the capabilities of the biomedical research laboratories within the SK3 branch at JSC.
Document ID
20120002674
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Zanello, Susana (Universities Space Research Association Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
February 14, 2012
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-25767
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2012 NASA Human Research Program (HRP) Investigators'' Workshop