NASA scientists are intensifying their investigation into a vision disorder that affects 70% of astronauts on long-duration space missions, as new research reveals the condition poses mounting risks for future Mars exploration 1 2. Space- Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) causes crew members to experience blurred reading vision, swollen optic discs, and flattened eyeballs that can persist for years after returning to Earth

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    5 days ago

    These symptoms became known as Space-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS).

    If you stay in a zero G environment for months on end…

    Your eyes are gonna have a bad time.