Eye-brain axis in microgravity and its implications for Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome

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Long-duration human spaceflight can lead to changes in both the eye and the brain, which have been referred to as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS). These changes may manifest as a constellation of symptoms, which can include optic disc edema, optic nerve sheath distension, choroidal folds, globe flattening, hyperopic shift, and cotton wool spots. Although the underpinning mechanisms for SANS are not yet known, contributors may include intracranial interstitial fluid accumulation following microgravity induced headward fluid shift. Development and validation of SANS countermeasures contribute to our understanding of etiology and accelerate new technology including exercise modalities, Lower Body Negative Pressure suits, venous thigh cuffs, and Impedance Threshold Devices. However, significant knowledge gaps remain including biomarkers, a full set of countermeasures and/or treatment regimes, and finally reliable ground based analogs to accelerate the research. This review from the European Space Agency SANS expert group summarizes past research and current knowledge on SANS, potential countermeasures, and key knowledge gaps, to further our understanding, prevention, and treatment of SANS both during human spaceflight and future extraterrestrial surface exploration.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer56
Tidsskriftnpj Microgravity
Vol/bind9
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)1-8
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StatusUdgivet - 2023

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Funding Information:
The authors are thankful to ESA for the initiative to establish the ESA SciSpacE science community white paper and for supporting this publication. We also thank Scott Ritter for manuscript proofreading and editing. And finally, we acknowledge that Yeni Yucel received financial support from the Canadian Space Agency [19HLSRM02], as well as the Henry Farrugia Research Fund and Peter zu Eulenburg from German Space Agency (DLR) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology/Energy (50WB2027 to PzE).

Funding Information:
The authors are thankful to ESA for the initiative to establish the ESA SciSpacE science community white paper and for supporting this publication. We also thank Scott Ritter for manuscript proofreading and editing. And finally, we acknowledge that Yeni Yucel received financial support from the Canadian Space Agency [19HLSRM02], as well as the Henry Farrugia Research Fund and Peter zu Eulenburg from German Space Agency (DLR) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology/Energy (50WB2027 to PzE).

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