Risk of Permanent Corneal Injury in Microgravity: Spaceflight-Associated Hazards, Challenges to Vision Restoration, and Role of Biotechnology in Long-Term Planetary Missions

Risk of Permanent Corneal Injury in Microgravity: Spaceflight-Associated Hazards, Challenges to Vision Restoration, and Role of Biotechnology in Long-Term Planetary Missions

Human space exploration presents an unparalleled opportunity to study life in extreme environments—but it also exposes astronauts to physiological stressors that jeopardize key systems like vision. Corneal health, essential for maintaining precise visual acuity, is threatened by microgravity-induced...

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Main Authors: Jainam Shah, Joshua Ong, Ryung Lee, Alex Suh, Ethan Waisberg, C. Robert Gibson, John Berdahl, Thomas H. Mader
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
microgravity
corneal injury
ocular protection
bioprinting
corneal edema
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/4/602
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