The Effects of Space Radiation and Microgravity on Ocular Structures
Bahadır Özelbaykal, Gökhan Öğretmenoğlu, Şansal Gedik
Abstract
Long-term exposure to microgravity and space radiation leads to physiological and pathological changes in human biology. Pathological neuro-ocular changes are collected under the name spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome. This review examines studies on the effects of microgravity and space radiation on the ocular structures and their results. In addition, we discuss treatment methods and hypotheses to reduce the effects of microgravity and space radiation on biological structures.
Topics & Concepts
SpaceflightWeightlessnessSpace radiationPathologicalRadiationNeurosciencePhysicsMedicineOpticsBiologyPathologyAstronomyCosmic raySpaceflight effects on biologyMedical and Biological Ozone ResearchElectromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects