Department of Ophthalmology

Scientists focus in on how microgravity changes astronaut vision

Written by Space | April 06, 2023

After decades of collecting data about how astronauts' vision is affected by spaceflight, scientists have identified a set of microgravity-induced changes to the human eye known as Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome, or SANS. This condition is considered a risk to human health in long-duration spaceflight.