Anatomical considerations for reducing ocular emergencies

Ir J Med Sci · Feb 2024

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Anatomical considerations for reducing ocular emergencies during spaceflight.

The privatization of space travel is opening civilian spaceflight to an unprecedented number of individuals now and in the immediate future. The increase in the number and diversity of space travelers will mean increased exposure to both physiologic and pathologic changes observed during acute and prolonged microgravity. ⋯ Based on these factors, we elaborate upon areas of medical considerations and provide future recommendations that may aid in reducing the risk of acute angle-closure glaucoma in the next era of spaceflight.

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- Ethan Waisberg, Joshua Ong, Mouayad Masalkhi, Andrew G Lee, and John Berdahl.
- University College Dublin School of Medicine, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland. ethan.waisberg@ucdconnect.ie.
- Ir J Med Sci. 2024 Feb 1; 193 (1): 505508505-508.
PurposeThe privatization of space travel is opening civilian spaceflight to an unprecedented number of individuals now and in the immediate future. The increase in the number and diversity of space travelers will mean increased exposure to both physiologic and pathologic changes observed during acute and prolonged microgravity.AimsIn this paper, we describe the anatomic, physiologic, and pharmacologic factors to consider that impact acute angle-closure glaucoma risk during spaceflight.ConclusionsBased on these factors, we elaborate upon areas of medical considerations and provide future recommendations that may aid in reducing the risk of acute angle-closure glaucoma in the next era of spaceflight.© 2023. The Author(s).

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