A subset of crewmembers are subjected to ophthalmic structure changes due to long-duration spaceflight (>6 months). Crewmembers who experience these changes are described as having Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS). Characteristics of SANS include optic disk edema, cotton wool spots, choroidal folds, refractive error, and posterior globe flattening. SANS remains a major obstacle to deep-space and planetary missions, requiring a better understanding of its etiology. Quantification of ocular, structural changes will improve our understanding of SANS pathophysiology. Methods were developed to quantify 3D optic nerve (ON) and ON sheath (ONS) geometries, ON tortuosity, and posterior globe deformation using MR imaging.


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    Title :

    Quantification of Ophthalmic Changes After Long-Duration Spaceflight, and Subsequent Recovery


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    HRP IWS 2020 ; 2020 ; Galveston, TX, United States


    Publication date :

    2020-01-27


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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