Benjamin Soares

Jul 21, 2024 | nature.com | Joshua Ong |Benjamin Soares |Ethan Waisberg |Alex Suh |Ritu Sampige |Tuan Nguyen | +3 more

Human spaceflight, particularly for long-duration missions, poses significant challenges to astronaut health and well-being. Understanding the impact of spaceflight on the human body is paramount to ensuring the success and safety of such endeavours [1, 2]. In addition to the neuro-ophthalmic findings of spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), there are also effects on the anterior segment including increased risk for cataract and dry eye symptoms [3, 4].

Feb 8, 2024 | nature.com | Benjamin Soares |Joshua Ong |Prithul Sarker |Alireza Tavakkoli

The unique environment of space (including microgravity) exposes long-duration spaceflight (LDSF) participants to numerous physiologic challenges [1, 2]. In preparation for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Human Research Program has compiled a list of health risks associated with spaceflight [1].