Health Effects of Atmospheric Contamination

James, John T.; Ryder, Valerie E.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-9889-0_4

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“…On the ISS, high-efficiency particle air filters remove particles with a minimum efficiency of 99.97%, which diminishes the chance of these particles entering astronauts’ eyes. The ISS also has eye-wash devices available to flush debris from the eye ( James and Ryder, 2019 ).…”

Section: Environmental Hazards Associated With Space Travelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dry eye disease in astronauts: a narrative review

Ax,

Ganse,

Fries

et al. 2023

Front. Physiol.

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Long-duration spaceflight can have adverse effects on human health. One of the most common ocular conditions experienced by astronauts is dry eye disease (DED). Symptoms of DED include feelings of eye irritation, eye strain, foreign body sensation and blurred vision. Over 30% of International Space Station expedition crew members reported irritation and foreign body sensation. We reviewed the current literature on the prevalence and mechanisms of DED in astronauts and its potential implications for long-duration spaceflight, including the influence of environmental factors, such as microgravity and fluid shift on tear film physiology in space. DED has negative effects on astronaut performance, which is why there is a need for further research into the pathophysiology and countermeasures. As an in-flight countermeasure, neurostimulation seems to be among the most promising options.

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confidence: 99%