Intraocular Pressure during Spaceflight and Risk of Glaucomatous Damage in Prolonged Microgravity
Microgravity introduces diverse pathological and various physiological changes to the human body, including intraocular pressure. Astronauts may develop a constellation of symptoms and signs including optic disc edema, choroidal folds, and a hyperopic shift from the flattening of the globe. These oc...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Encyclopedia |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/3/4/86 |